Samsung ST80 with Nikon L31 Comparison

Samsung ST80 and Nikon L31 Main Features

  • January, 2010
  • January, 2015
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 35-105 mm (3x) F3.3-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 4800 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 92 x 55 x 19 mm, 118g.
  • 96 x 59 x 29 mm, 160g.
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Samsung ST80 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
37
Value for money score
58
Portability score
99
Overall score
40

Nikon L31 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
29
Value for money score
51
Portability score
97
Overall score
32

Nikon Coolpix L31 with Samsung ST80 Overview


Let's compare Samsung ST80 with Nikon Coolpix L31. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Samsung ST80 was released in 2010, and Nikon L31 in 2015. Coolpix L31 is newer, which is a plus. ST80 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of ST80 is greater than that of Coolpix L31. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Samsung ST80 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.

General ST80 Coolpix L31
Brand Samsung Nikon
Model ST80 Coolpix L31
Announced January, 2010 January, 2015
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 10
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 3.60
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 4800 1600
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 6400 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 200 shots
Battery Type AA
Battery Model BP70A 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 118 g 160 g
Physical Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19 mm 96 x 59 x 29 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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