Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S800c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S800c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S800c ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-G1
BrandNikonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberS800cDSC-G1
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20122007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11193
Width (mm)2725
Height (mm)6072
Weight (g)183235
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)166
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.342.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1632 x 1224(2.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1872(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)MPEG1?
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 8 elements in 8 groupsCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 250.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 45.003.00 - 19.00
Zoom ratio (x)103
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.310.23 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Subject tracking9-area Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOLEDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53.5
Rear display resolution (dots)820,000921,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-5
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, Fixed Range Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto exposure modeAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/1000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-Up, FoodTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High-Speed Shutter, High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Handheld Twilight
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.6m (1ft 8in. to 18ft.); [T]: 1.0 to 3.1m (3ft 4in. to 10ft.)Auto ISO: W:0.3-9.2ft (0.1-2.8m), T:0.8-7.2ft (0.25-2.2m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1,7002,000
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • cradle
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.7-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.19-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.15-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)140280
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL12Proprietary NP-FR1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FR1Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRuns Android 2.3 OS, built-in Wi-Fi, Full HD video, 3.5" OLED touchscreen (with Touch Shutter, Subject Tracking, and Touch AF/AE)WiFi connectivity. Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization.



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate