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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Announced September 2010
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S80 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S80 was revealed 4 months earlier than the ST90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S80 matches up versus the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung ST90

 S80 ST90 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k460kCrisper display (+359k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Nikon S80

 ST90 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST90

 S80 ST90 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S80 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S80 versus Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S80 vs the ST90.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S80 and ST90.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
40
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
60
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
36
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
30
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung ST90
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung ST90
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-08 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 819k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $191 $150