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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Launched September 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S80 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was manufactured 9 months after the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S80 matches up versus the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung ST100

 S80 ST100 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S80

 ST100 S80 
Display resolution1152k819kClearer display (+333k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST100

 S80 ST100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"3.5"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S80 versus the ST100.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S80 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and ST100.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
60
has touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
60
offers touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S80
Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
36
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
29
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung ST100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung ST100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Display resolution 819k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $191 $250