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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was unveiled 2 years after the CL80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6400 scores versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung CL80

 S6400 CL80 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2010More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S6400

 CL80 S6400 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung CL80

 S6400 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 has external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & 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 utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S6400 against the CL80.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and CL80.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6400 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S6400 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography features
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (150g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
62
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (150g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6400
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
33
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (150 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 160 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $400