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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released February 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S220 was manufactured 11 months before the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S220 matches up against the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung ST80

 S220 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S220

 ST80 S220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung ST80

 S220 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S220 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S220 versus the ST80.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S220 and ST80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and ST80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S220
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
features touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
22
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
39
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging details
Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S220Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 2000 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $56 $249