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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
33
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S9100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P80 matches up vs the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon S9100

 P80 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon P80

 S9100 P80 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Nikon S9100

 P80 S9100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P80 versus the S9100.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and S9100 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and S9100.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S9100 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P80
Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P80
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition (214 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging info
Nikon S9100 Vlogging info
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix P80Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $329