Nikon Coolpix S80 vs Nikon Coolpix S01

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S80 and the Nikon Coolpix S01, 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 S80 was introduced in September 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S01 was introduced in June 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S80 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 819k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S01 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/2.9-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S80
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S01
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S80 and Nikon Coolpix S01.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon S80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S80 over Nikon Coolpix S01.

      Nikon Coolpix S80 vs Nikon Coolpix S01
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.9-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 3648 x 2736
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 175 mm vs 87 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/5.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 819k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 1 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 0

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      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm X100
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Samsung GC200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.3 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S01

      Nikon S01
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S01 over Nikon Coolpix S80.

      Nikon Coolpix S80 vs Nikon Coolpix S01
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 29 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.6 vs f/3.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance 80 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 7 cm vs 5 cm
      Lighter 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) vs 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 150 shots vs 190 shots
      Internal Storage 79 MB vs 7.3 GB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S01.

      Nikon S02
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      1/3-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon S30
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      1/3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S31
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      1/2.9-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon S33
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Sony a9
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S80 Nikon Coolpix S01
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Light133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
        Internal Storage79 MB7.3 GB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S80 Nikon Coolpix S01
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.9-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen819k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life150 shots190 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S80 has a 3.50" screen with 819k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S01 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Nikon Coolpix S80) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S80 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix S01 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.9-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 4.96 x 3.72 mm and a total area of 13.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Expeed C2 processor.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S80 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S80 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack with battery life of 150 shots and Nikon Coolpix S01 comes with Built-in battery pack with battery life of 190 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S80 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S01 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S80, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S01. Nikon Coolpix S80 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 1.20 m on Nikon Coolpix S01..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S80 body has dimensions of 99 x 63 x 17 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.67") and Nikon Coolpix S01 body has dimensions of 77 x 52 x 17 mm (3.03 x 2.05 x 0.67"). Nikon Coolpix S80 weighs 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S01 weighs 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

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      77 mm

      52 mm

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      17 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S80 and Nikon Coolpix S01

      Nikon Coolpix S80 and Nikon Coolpix S01 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S80 and Nikon Coolpix S01 and give them scores of 60 and 40 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      40

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      36
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      51
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 819k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S80

      Nikon Coolpix S01

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 133 g (0.29 lb / 4.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      33
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 96 g (0.21 lb / 3.39 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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