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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was brought out 14 months after the CL80 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4100 matches up against the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung CL80

 S4100 CL80 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S4100

 CL80 S4100 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung CL80

 S4100 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4100 compared to the CL80.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and CL80 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S4100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
67
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
41
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
33
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 160 gr (0.35 lb)
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 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 life 190 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $400