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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S80 versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was launched 3 months earlier than the PL170 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S80 scores vs the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung PL170

 S80 PL170 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Nikon S80

 PL170 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung PL170

 S80 PL170 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S80 versus Samsung PL170 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S80 versus the PL170.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and PL170.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S80
Street photography with Samsung PL170
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Sports photography highlights
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography information
Samsung PL170 Travel photography information
60
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
36
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
39
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung PL170
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung PL170
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung PL170
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-08 2011-01-05
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 -
Mic 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) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $191 $175