Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL65
Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S80 was launched 19 months after the SL620 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S80 matches up against the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S80 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung SL620
S80 | SL620 | |||
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Revealed | September 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 819k | 230k | Crisper display (+589k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S80
SL620 | S80 |
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Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung SL620
S80 | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 comes with 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) while the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S80 and the SL620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and SL620.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S80 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung SL620 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL65 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 819k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.3 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $191 | $200 |