Nikon L31 vs Samsung CL80
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L31 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L31 was introduced 5 years after the CL80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L31 grades versus the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Samsung CL80
| L31 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon L31
| CL80 | L31 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L31 and Samsung CL80
| L31 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Nikon L31 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 provides physical measurements 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 CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L31 against the CL80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L31 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L31 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L31 and CL80.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L31 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern L31 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon L31 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L31 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L31 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also called | - | ST5500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
| 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 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 | 200 photos | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $0 | $400 |
