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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S80 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the S80 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S80 was launched 4 months before the ST30 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S80 grades versus the ST30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung ST30

 S80 ST30 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kSharper screen (+359k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon S80

 ST30 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST30

 S80 ST30 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S80 vs the ST30.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S80 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and ST30.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S80 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S80 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than average in class (87g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography info
Samsung ST30 Sports photography info
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
60
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
65
lighter than average in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography advice
36
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
31
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging info
Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
29
good max aperture (f)
lighter than average in class (87g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung ST30
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung ST30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung ST30
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-09-08 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 819 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 133g (0.29 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $191 $55