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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S80 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S80 was brought out 3 months prior to the PL210 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S80 grades against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung PL210

 S80 PL210 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Nikon S80

 PL210 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung PL210

 S80 PL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 has external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S80 and Samsung PL210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S80 against the PL210.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S80 and PL210.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S80
Street photography with Samsung PL210
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL210 Sports photography advice
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
60
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
70
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 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
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
36
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging details
Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung PL210
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung PL210
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 819 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $191 $200