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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • New Model is Nikon P90
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P80 was brought out 3 months before the HZ10W so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the P80 scores against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Samsung HZ10W

 P80 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon P80

 HZ10W P80 

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ10W

 P80 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P80 against the HZ10W.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and HZ10W is 75 and 90 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and HZ10W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
31
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography details
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (249g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
37
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging details
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (249g)
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Nikon P80 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix P80Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Samsung HZ10W
Otherwise known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $300