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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500

Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 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
  • Revealed February 2013
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S800c was unveiled 3 years before the WX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S800c scores vs the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony WX500

					

					

						
 S800c WX500 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon S800c

					

					

						
 WX500 S800c 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2013Newer by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k819kCrisper display (+102k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony WX500

					

					

						
 S800c WX500 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c features outside measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S800c versus the WX500.
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and WX500.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S800c is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

						Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
69
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (236 grams)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (140 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (360 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
65
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery (140 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
 better than average battery (360 shots)
 lighter than average in class (236g)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S800c Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
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 rather wide (25mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery (140 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 better than average battery (360 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
Sony WX500 Vlogging advice
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
35
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (236g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic support
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX500 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony WX500
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-04 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 819k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $290 $348