Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Nikon S80 versus Samsung ST30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.