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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S800c versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 2 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S800c matches up versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony WX5

 S800c WX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display sizing3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution819k461kClearer display (+358k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon S800c

 WX5 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony WX5

 S800c WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c comes with exterior measurements 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S800c and the WX5.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and WX5.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S800c should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (140 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony WX5
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-04 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 819k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 pounds) 146 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $290 $250