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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released January 2015
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 S2900 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was launched 5 years after the ST80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2900 grades vs the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST80

 S2900 ST80 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S2900

 ST80 S2900 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST80

 S2900 ST80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S2900 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S2900 compared to the ST80.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent S2900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography information
Samsung ST80 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
70
good battery (250 shots)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung ST80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $117 $249