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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2900 was launched 5 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S2900 matches up versus the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung CL80

 S2900 CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S2900

 CL80 S2900 
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung CL80

 S2900 CL80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S2900 against the CL80.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and CL80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S2900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
39
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Samsung CL80
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
44
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (160g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung CL80
Alternate name - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $117 $400