Nikon Coolpix P80 vs Samsung SH100

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix P80 and the Samsung SH100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon Coolpix P80 was introduced in January 2009 and Samsung SH100 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix P80 over Samsung SH100.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung SH100 over Nikon Coolpix P80.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon Coolpix P80 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung SH100 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung SH100 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

Electronic Viewfinder on Nikon Coolpix P80

Nikon Coolpix P80 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Samsung SH100.

Nikon Coolpix P80 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400. Samsung SH100 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is [].

Nikon Coolpix P80 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3584 x 2016, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung SH100 can take pictures up to 4230 x 3240 resolution.

Nikon Coolpix P80 has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Samsung SH100

Samsung SH100 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix P80 comes with EN-EL5 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon Coolpix P80 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Samsung SH100 has a single card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix P80, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung SH100.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash..

Nikon Coolpix P80 body has dimensions of 110 x 79 x 78 mm (4.33 x 3.11 x 3.07") and Samsung SH100 body has dimensions of 93 x 54 x 19 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.75"). Nikon Coolpix P80 weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) and Samsung SH100 weighs [].

Nikon Coolpix P80

Samsung SH100

110 mm

79 mm

93 mm

54 mm

79 mm

54 mm

78 mm

19 mm