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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S7000 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was introduced 5 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S7000 matches up vs the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung ST80

 S7000 ST80 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 63 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Nikon S7000

 ST80 S7000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST80

 S7000 ST80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 features outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S7000 versus Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S7000 and the ST80.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and ST80.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S7000 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S7000 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography factors
Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (165 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
not so great battery life (180 shots)
more heavy than others in class (165 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
39
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging info
Samsung ST80 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (165 grams)
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung ST80
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $249