Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S800c was launched 13 months later than the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S800c matches up versus the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony WX70
S800c | WX70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S800c
WX70 | S800c | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 819k | Sharper screen (+103k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony WX70
S800c | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c features physical measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S800c and Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S800c versus the WX70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and WX70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S800c provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 819k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 184 grams (0.41 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
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 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 photographs | 240 photographs |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $290 | $242 |