Canon SD890 IS vs Nikon S800c

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Canon SD890 IS vs Nikon S800c

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
37.00mm - 185.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SD890 IS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SD890 IS.

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

Go in depth with our full Nikon S800c Review.
See real-world photos taken with the S800c.

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Differences

Canon SD890 IS advantages over Nikon S800c

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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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

320 vs 140 shots
Capture more photos
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon S800c advantages over Canon SD890 IS

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
250 mm vs 185 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
820k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.19 vs 0.73 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 37 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Canon SD890 IS Review

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.
Read our Nikon S800c Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W170

Canon SD890 IS

Sony DSC-W170

$400
1/2.3 inch

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Canon SD890 IS vs Sony DSC-W170

Nikon S800c

Sony DSC-W170

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$225
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S800c vs Sony DSC-W170

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS1

Canon SD890 IS

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.33 inch

HDMI out
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SD890 IS vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Nikon S800c

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$400
1/2.33 inch

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S800c vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Compared to Canon SD970 IS

Canon SD890 IS

Canon SD970 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting

$170
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More dots on screen

Compare Canon SD890 IS vs Canon SD970 IS

Nikon S800c

Canon SD970 IS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$170
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S800c vs Canon SD970 IS

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Canon SD890 IS

Pentax RZ10

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$177
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SD890 IS vs 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

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Canon SD890 IS

Samsung WB50F

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SD890 IS vs 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

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