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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was revealed 20 months later than the ST80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1200pj matches up against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung ST80

 S1200pj ST80 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S1200pj

 ST80 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST80

 S1200pj ST80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1200pj versus the ST80.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and ST80.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1200pj provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Samsung ST80
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (186 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography advice
Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
61
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (186g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (186 grams)
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung ST80
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung ST80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 186g (0.41 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $249