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Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released September 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S80 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S80 was introduced 15 months after the SL720 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S80 matches up against the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung SL720

 S80 SL720 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2009Newer by 15 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S80

 SL720 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung SL720

 S80 SL720 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S80 and the SL720.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and SL720.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S80 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
36
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
30
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung SL720
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-08 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 819k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 133g (0.29 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $191 $119