Nikon S800c vs Sony W730

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S800c vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled within a month of the W730 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S800c matches up against the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c provides external 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) and the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Nikon S800c vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S800c against the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and W730.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.