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Nikon S810c vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S810c versus Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 2 months after the W800 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S810c grades against the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony W800

 S810c W800 
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S810c

 W800 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony W800

 S810c W800 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c features external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S810c versus the W800.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and W800.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Sony W800
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
Sony W800 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Sony W800
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (216 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Sony W800
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony W800
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-10 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 270 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $90