Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Launched September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S80 was released 4 months prior to the ST95 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S80 matches up against the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung ST95
S80 | ST95 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+359k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S80
ST95 | S80 |
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Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST95
S80 | ST95 | |||
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Released | September 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, 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") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST95 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S80 vs the ST95.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S80 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and ST95.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Samsung ST95 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection 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 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 819 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (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 Overall 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $191 | $145 |