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Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Released September 2010
Samsung SL620
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung SL620

 S80 SL620 
RevealedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S80

 SL620 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung SL620

 S80 SL620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Travel photography highlights
60
supports touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
36
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
24
provides face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung SL620
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
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