Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL80
97 Imaging
34 Features
16 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
30 Overall
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5500
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Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S01 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and CL80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S01 was announced 3 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S01 scores against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung CL80
| S01 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S01
| CL80 | S01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung CL80
| S01 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 has external dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S01 versus the CL80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and CL80 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and CL80.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S01 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung CL80 will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S01 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung CL80 |
| Otherwise known as | - | ST5500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 1.20 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 96 gr (0.21 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 190 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Built-in | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | - | One |
| Pricing at release | $170 | $400 |
