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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Released February 2011
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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 S4100 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was brought out 14 months later than the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S4100 matches up against the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung ST80

 S4100 ST80 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S4100

 ST80 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST80

 S4100 ST80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S4100 and the ST80.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and ST80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern S4100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
67
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (190 shots)
missing Timelapse function
39
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 118g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life 190 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $140 $249