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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(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)
  • 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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Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon A100

 CL80 A100 
Display size3.7"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

Analyze the Nikon A100 and Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
39
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
28
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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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
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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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
48
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
38
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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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
70
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)
60
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)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
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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
37
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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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
32
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
27
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung 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