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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed very close to the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S4000 grades vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung CL80

 S4000 CL80 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S4000

 CL80 S4000 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung CL80

 S4000 CL80 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S4000 versus the CL80.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4000
Street photography with Samsung CL80
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
32
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
28
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 gr (0.29 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model EN-EL10 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $400