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Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S230 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S230 was brought out 11 months earlier than the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S230 scores vs the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung CL80

 S230 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S230

 CL80 S230 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung CL80

 S230 CL80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S230 provides physical measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S230 versus Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S230 versus the CL80.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and CL80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung CL80 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S230
Street photography with Samsung CL80
57
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography factors
Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $400