Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3000 & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3000 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung ST80
| S3000 | ST80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S3000
| ST80 | S3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung ST80
| S3000 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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).
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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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
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
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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no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Nikon S3000 Sports photography features
Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
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
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S3000 Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
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)
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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Nikon S3000 Landscape photography advice
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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
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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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
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
| Nikon Coolpix S3000 | Samsung 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 |
| Retail cost | $150 | $249 |