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Nikon S800c vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 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
  • Released February 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S800c vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 12 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S800c grades versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony W690

 S800c W690 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon S800c

 W690 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony W690

 S800c W690 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S800c vs the W690.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent S800c provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
Sony W690 Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (140 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography features
Sony W690 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging details
Sony W690 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-04 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $290 $297