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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S80 was brought out 4 months before the ST6500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S80 scores against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung ST6500

 S80 ST6500 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kCrisper screen (+359k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Nikon S80

 ST6500 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST6500

 S80 ST6500 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S80 comes with outer 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 ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S80 versus the ST6500.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S80 and ST6500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography factors
Samsung ST6500 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
60
includes focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
74
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging information
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging information
30
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touch screen
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung ST6500
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung ST6500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-08 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 819k dot 460k dot
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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) -
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $191 -