Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST700
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
96 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Portability
99 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
99 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
32
Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Released September 2010
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S80 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S80 was released 3 months prior to the ST700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S80 matches up vs the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung ST700
| S80 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+589k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon S80
| ST700 | S80 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST700
| S80 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S80 provides outer dimensions 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 ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S80 and the ST700.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and ST700.
As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively.
Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S80 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Nikon S80 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Nikon S80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
good resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S80 Travel photography features
Samsung ST700 Travel photography features
features touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon S80 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Nikon S80 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
good maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung ST700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung ST700 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-09-08 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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 range | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 819 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.3 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL10 | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $191 | $280 |
