Sony DSC-S750 vs Nikon S800c

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Sony DSC-S750 vs Nikon S800c

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1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
7.2 megapixels
35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-S750 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the DSC-S750.

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

Sony DSC-S750 advantages over Nikon S800c

Less expensive
$150 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 1.88 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

280 vs 140 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Nikon S800c advantages over Sony DSC-S750

Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Fast startup
~2.40 vs 3.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
250 mm vs 105 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 153k 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 0.52 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
16.0 vs 7.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 35 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
4 vs 1 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
3200 vs 1250 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
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 Sony DSC-S750 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 Samsung S760

Sony DSC-S750

Samsung S760

$98
1/2.5 inch

Manual focus

$169
1/2.5 inch

More dots on screen
Longer exposure

Compare Sony DSC-S750 vs Samsung S760

Nikon S800c

Samsung S760

$280
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$169
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S800c vs Samsung S760

Compared to Sony DSC-S780

Sony DSC-S750

Sony DSC-S780

$98
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive

$180
1/2.5 inch

Compare Sony DSC-S750 vs Sony DSC-S780

Nikon S800c

Sony DSC-S780

$280
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$180
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S800c vs Sony DSC-S780

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3

Sony DSC-S750

Panasonic DMC-FS3

$98
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

$200
1/2.5 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More dots on screen

Compare Sony DSC-S750 vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Nikon S800c

Panasonic DMC-FS3

$280
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
Touchscreen

$200
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S800c vs Panasonic DMC-FS3

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Sony DSC-S750

Pentax RZ10

$98
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$177
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony DSC-S750 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

Sony DSC-S750

Samsung WB50F

$98
1/2.5 inch

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$299
1/2.3 inch

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony DSC-S750 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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