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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released February 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon S800c and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 12 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S800c scores against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony WX150

 S800c WX150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k461kSharper display (+358k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S800c

 WX150 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony WX150

 S800c WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S800c provides exterior 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) while the Sony WX150 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S800c against the WX150.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and WX150.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S800c will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Sony WX150
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (140 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Sony WX150
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (133g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (140 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-04 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 819k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 240 images
Battery style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $290 $300