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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S70 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S70 was manufactured 5 months before the ST80 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S70 scores against the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung ST80

 S70 ST80 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution288k230kClearer display (+58k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S70

 ST80 S70 

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung ST80

 S70 ST80 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S70 versus Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S70 against the ST80.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and ST80.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST80 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S70
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S70
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
30
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (160 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 288k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL12 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $290 $249