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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 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 ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 6 years after the ST80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A10 scores vs the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung ST80

 A10 ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon A10

 ST80 A10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung ST80

 A10 ST80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A10 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A10 vs the ST80.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and ST80.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A10 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography info
Samsung ST80 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography features
Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
30
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (160g)
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $249