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Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S800c versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 12 months after the HX10V which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S800c grades vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony HX10V

 S800c HX10V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon S800c

 HX10V S800c 
Screen resolution922k819kCrisper screen (+103k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony HX10V

 S800c HX10V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c provides outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S800c compared to the HX10V.

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S800c should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography details
Sony HX10V Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (140 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Sony HX10V Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (140 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (140 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-04 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $290 $616