Nikon S800c vs Sony WX50

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S800c vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was unveiled 13 months later than the WX50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S800c scores vs the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S800c vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S800c against the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and WX50.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S800c should have an edge in sensor tech.