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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S80 versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S80 was launched 3 months before the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S80 matches up versus the PL120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung PL120

 S80 PL120 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Nikon S80

 PL120 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung PL120

 S80 PL120 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S80 versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S80 versus the PL120.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and PL120.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography features
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography factors
Samsung PL120 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography factors
Samsung PL120 Sports photography factors
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
36
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
33
fast max aperture (f)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung PL120 Vlogging highlights
30
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
fast max aperture (f)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung PL120
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung PL120
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung PL120
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 150 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One -
Retail price $191 $150