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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was announced 5 years after the CL80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6900 scores vs the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung CL80

 S6900 CL80 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S6900

 CL80 S6900 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung CL80

 S6900 CL80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S6900 compared to the CL80.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and CL80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S6900 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
62
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (181g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
includes touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6900
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
70
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (181g)
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 180 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $400