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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched February 2013
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony WX70

 S800c WX70 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Nikon S800c

 WX70 S800c 
Screen resolution922k819kSharper screen (+103k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony WX70

 S800c WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Sony WX70
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Sony WX70
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (114 grams)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX70 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (140 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S800c vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony WX70
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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