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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(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
Samsung ST95
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung ST95

 S80 ST95 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kCrisper screen (+359k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S80

 ST95 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung ST95

 S80 ST95 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

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

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography features
Samsung ST95 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
40
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
60
provides touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography info
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
30
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung ST95
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung ST95
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