Nikon S3000 vs Samsung CL80
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5500
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Here is a extended overview of the Nikon S3000 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3000 was released at a similar time to the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3000 grades versus the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung CL80
| S3000 | CL80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S3000
| CL80 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung CL80
| S3000 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3000 features outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S3000 vs the CL80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3000 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and CL80.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also Known as | - | ST5500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $400 |