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Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Samsung CL80
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S220 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S220 scores against the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung CL80

 S220 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S220

 CL80 S220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung CL80

 S220 CL80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S220 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S220 versus the CL80.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and CL80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and CL80.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S220 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography info
Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
provides touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S220Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 2000 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" 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 ID EN-EL10 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $56 $400