Nikon P7000 vs Samsung ST80

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon P7000 vs Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and ST80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The P7000 was announced 11 months later than the ST80 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P7000 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7000 grades against the ST80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 has got external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7000 versus the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and ST80 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and ST80.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P7000 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST80 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger P7000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.