Pentax K-r vs Nikon S800c

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Pentax K-r vs Nikon S800c

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APS-C 369.7mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-r Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-r.

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

Pentax K-r advantages over Nikon S800c

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.30 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

470 vs 140 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S800c advantages over Pentax K-r

Less expensive
$350 vs $850 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
27 mm vs 68 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Pentax K-r Full 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 Nikon D3000

Pentax K-r

Nikon D3000

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Pentax K-r vs Nikon D3000

Nikon S800c

Nikon D3000

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S800c vs Nikon D3000

Compared to Pentax K-x

Pentax K-r

Pentax K-x

$850
APS-C

Fast startup
External Mic Jack

$702
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Pentax K-r vs Pentax K-x

Nikon S800c

Pentax K-x

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$702
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-x

Compared to Nikon D3100

Pentax K-r

Nikon D3100

$850
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

Compare Pentax K-r vs Nikon D3100

Nikon S800c

Nikon D3100

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S800c vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Pentax K-r

Pentax RZ10

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$177
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-r 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

Pentax K-r

Samsung WB50F

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-r 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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