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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S80, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the S80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was launched within a month of the S80 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1100pj matches up versus the S80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S80

 S1100pj S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S80 S1100pj 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kClearer display (+359k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S80

 S1100pj S80 
IntroducedAugust 2010September 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj has external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1100pj compared to the S80.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and S80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and S80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography features
Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Nikon S80
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography information
Nikon S80 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
Nikon S80 Travel photography advice
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography details
Nikon S80 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S80
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-17 2010-09-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 - 150 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $191