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Nikon COOLPIX S800c Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:184 gBattery life (CIPA):140 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S800c Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

5.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of cameras
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.1

Photo Features

18%

4.5

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

3.3

Battery & Power

7%

5.6

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 56% of cameras
5.7

User score

User score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on 18 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S800c

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

5.1

Sensor & Image

25%

4.1

Photo Features

18%

4.5

Video & Audio

14%

6.8

Display & Design

8%

3.3

Battery & Power

7%

5.6

Connectivity & Storage

4.9
User score
User score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on 18 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
5.7
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX S800c has a popularity score of 4.9, which is higher than 57.4% of cameras.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.4
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
125
Base ISO
125
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 125 which is higher than that of 72.4% of cameras and equal to that of 8.1% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
14 Mbps
Video bitrate
14 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 14 Mbps which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 2.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
184 g
Weight
184 g
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 184 g which is lighter than 83.5% of cameras.
Width
111.4 mm
Width
111.4 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 111.4 mm which is narrower than 63.2% of cameras.
Height
60 mm
Height
60 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 60 mm which is shorter than 78.2% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
Thickness
27.2 mm
Thickness
27.2 mm
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 27.2 mm which is thinner than 83.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
140 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
140 shots
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 140 shots, which is shorter than that of 99% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 56.1% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR for audio devices only.
Bluetooth version
2.1
Bluetooth version
2.1
â–² Better than 77% of models
This camera supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is newer than that supported by 77.4% of cameras.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX S800c vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • 0.5 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    3.5 in
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (3.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    3.5 in vs 3 in
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
    Bluetooth 2.1+EDR for audio devices only.
  • 211 g lighter
    Weight
    184 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (184 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    184 g vs 395 g
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • 0.5 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    3.5 in
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (3.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    3.5 in vs 3 in
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 211 g lighter
    Weight
    184 g
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (184 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    184 g vs 395 g
  • 18.8 mm thinner
    Thickness
    27.2 mm
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (27.2 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    27.2 mm vs 46 mm
  • 13.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    60 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (60 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    60 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 2.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    8 fps
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (8 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    Approx. 8 fps for up to 3 shots.
    8 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Easy Panorama; 360°
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 240 fps high-speed video.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
    Bluetooth 2.1+EDR for audio devices only.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • 4 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    4 GB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (4 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    Approx. 2 GB user-available.
    4 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 190 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    140 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (140 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    140 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • 16 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    14 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (14 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    14 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 40.7% lower user score
    User score
    5.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Nikon COOLPIX S800c
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX S800c has a lower user score than the average camera (5.68 vs 8.000).
    5.68 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    August 2012
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 16 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    14 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (14 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    14 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 190 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    140 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (140 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    140 shots vs 330 shots
  • 70 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,050 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (1050 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

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dpreview.com
04/02/2013
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26/10/2012
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10/10/2012
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23/10/2012
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29/08/2012
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18/10/2012
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02/01/2013
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22/11/2012
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13/03/2013
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06/03/2013
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krone.at
29/12/2012
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17/11/2012
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18/02/2013
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29/01/2013
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15/10/2012
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22/08/2012
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17/11/2012
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23/08/2012
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Third-party reviews

Based on 18 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX S800c

  • Full access to the Google Play Store and Android apps
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS for easy sharing and geotagging
  • Vibrant 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen display
  • Superior image quality and optical zoom compared to most contemporary smartphones
  • Compact and sleek design that remains pocketable
  • Fast 8.1 fps continuous shooting capability
  • Good low-light performance for a point-and-shoot camera

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S800c

  • Very poor battery life, often requiring daily charging or spare batteries
  • Outdated version of Android (Gingerbread 2.3) limits modern app compatibility
  • Slow boot-up times from a full power-off state, taking up to 30 seconds
  • Lack of manual controls for shutter speed and aperture
  • Inconsistent Wi-Fi connectivity and signal reception
  • Camera cannot be used while charging via the USB port
  • Video mode lacks continuous autofocus and exposure adjustment while zooming
  • No support for RAW image format

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix S800c is a unique point-and-shoot camera distinguished by its built-in Android 2.3 OS, allowing users to download apps and share images directly via Wi-Fi. It features a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor and a 10x optical zoom lens (25-250mm equivalent) with lens-shift vibration reduction. A major characteristic is its vibrant 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen with 819k-dot resolution, supporting full 1080p HD video and high-speed bursts up to 8.1 fps. Its main pros include seamless social media integration, built-in GPS for geotagging, and a compact design that fits in a pocket while offering significantly better zoom and low-light performance than contemporary smartphones. However, the camera suffers from very poor battery life (rated at approximately 140 shots), a long 30-second boot-up time for the full Android system, and mediocre image quality that can appear soft and over-processed at higher ISO settings.

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