Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80
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45 Features
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![Nikon Coolpix L32 front Nikon Coolpix L32 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L32/Nikon-L32-front.jpg)
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95 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5500
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The L32 was released 5 years after the CL80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L32 scores versus the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L32 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung CL80
L32 | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 62 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon L32
CL80 | L32 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung CL80
L32 | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L32 has outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L32 versus the CL80.
![Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Samsung-CL80-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Samsung-CL80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and CL80.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent L32 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Samsung-CL80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L32-vs-Samsung-CL80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Samsung CL80 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST5500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 320 shots | - |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $120 | $400 |