Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80
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45 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2016
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5500
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Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon A100 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A100 was released 6 years after the CL80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A100 grades versus the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung CL80
| A100 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon A100
| CL80 | A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung CL80
| A100 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A100 against the CL80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and CL80.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon A100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
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Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Nikon A100 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
great battery life (250 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (160g)
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Samsung CL80 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ST5500 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | 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 | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.1 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $162 | $400 |