Nikon S800c vs Sony H55
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Nikon S800c vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Released February 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S800c vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S800c was released 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S800c scores vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony H55
| S800c | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | June 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+589k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S800c
| H55 | S800c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony H55
| S800c | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S800c vs Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c and the H55.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and H55.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S800c to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger S800c will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S800c vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-02-04 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 819 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 184 grams (0.41 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 140 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $290 | $235 |