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Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 6 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A10 scores against the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung CL80

 A10 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon A10

 CL80 A10 
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung CL80

 A10 CL80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A10 versus Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A10 compared to the CL80.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and CL80.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A10 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer A10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography details
Samsung CL80 Travel photography details
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
provides touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A10
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
39
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (160g)
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $400