Nikon S800c vs Nikon S6800

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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S6800

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S6800 Review.

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Differences

Nikon S800c advantages over Nikon S6800

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
More dots on screen
820k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon S6800 advantages over Nikon S800c

Less expensive
$220 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
300 mm vs 250 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

170 vs 140 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
9.4 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
7 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Compact body; Powerful zoom lens; Fast autofocus; Generous internal memory; Android operating system; Huge selection of available apps.
Strong division between camera, Android features; Lens defects at wide and tele; Issues with stability; Display hard to see outdoors; Poor battery life; Very limited burst shooting depth.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Nikon S800c

Pentax RZ10

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$177
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S800c vs Pentax RZ10

Nikon S6800

Pentax RZ10

$147
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$177
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Pentax RZ10

Compared to Sony WX150

Nikon S800c

Sony WX150

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S800c vs Sony WX150

Nikon S6800

Sony WX150

$147
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$250
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Fujifilm T550

Nikon S800c

Fujifilm T550

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$160
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S800c vs Fujifilm T550

Nikon S6800

Fujifilm T550

$147
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$160
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

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Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Nikon S800c

Panasonic SZ8

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in GPS

$226
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S800c vs Panasonic SZ8

Nikon S6800

Panasonic SZ8

$147
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 1080p video

$226
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S6800 vs Panasonic SZ8

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Nikon S800c

Samsung WB50F

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in GPS

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F

Nikon S6800

Samsung WB50F

$147
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 1080p video

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

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