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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(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
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was released within a month of the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S3000 scores against the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST80

 S3000 ST80 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S3000

 ST80 S3000 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST80

 S3000 ST80 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3000 versus Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S3000 against the ST80.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3000 and ST80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography advice
Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
17
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
28
relatively wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (27mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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