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Nikon S800c vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(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
  • Introduced February 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S800c vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 14 months later than the W650 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S800c grades vs the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony W650

 S800c W650 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 14 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S800c

 W650 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony W650

 S800c W650 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c features outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c against the W650.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and W650.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer S800c is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography advice
Sony W650 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (140 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (140 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Sony W650
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Sony W650
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $290 $140