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Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S80 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was introduced 9 months after the CL80 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S80 matches up vs the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung CL80

 S80 CL80 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Nikon S80

 CL80 S80 
Screen size3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung CL80

 S80 CL80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 features outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S80 versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S80 and the CL80.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography information
Samsung CL80 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
30
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung CL80
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-08 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 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 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $191 $400