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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed February 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S800c versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 19 months after the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S800c scores vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony WX30

 S800c WX30 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S800c

 WX30 S800c 
Screen resolution922k819kSharper screen (+103k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony WX30

 S800c WX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has got external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S800c versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S800c and the WX30.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and WX30.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S800c provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Sony WX30
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (140 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (117g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (140 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-04 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 819k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $290 $259