Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5
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![Nikon Coolpix S80 front Nikon Coolpix S80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S80/Nikon-S80-front.jpg)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is PL10
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S80 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S80 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") offer different sensor measurements.
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The S80 was revealed 19 months later than the CL5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S80 matches up versus the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung CL5
S80 | CL5 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+589k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S80
CL5 | S80 |
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Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung CL5
S80 | CL5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 features outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S80 and Samsung CL5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S80 compared to the CL5.
![Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Samsung-CL5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Samsung-CL5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and CL5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S80 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S80 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S80 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Samsung-CL5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Samsung-CL5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung CL5 |
Also Known as | - | PL10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-09-08 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 819k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lb) | 141 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 | 150 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $191 | $391 |