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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was released 5 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L32 matches up versus the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung ST80

 L32 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon L32

 ST80 L32 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung ST80

 L32 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L32 vs the ST80.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and ST80.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L32 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L32 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
39
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Samsung ST80
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L32
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (320 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (320 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (164g)
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung ST80
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 320 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
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 Single Single
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