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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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 S230 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was brought out 11 months before the ST80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S230 scores versus the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung ST80

 S230 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S230

 ST80 S230 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST80

 S230 ST80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S230 features outside measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Nikon S230 and Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S230 vs the ST80.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S230 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S230
Street photography with Samsung ST80
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography info
Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography details
Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S230
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging features
Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 2000 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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
AE bracketing
White balance 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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 gr (0.25 pounds) 118 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $249