Nikon D70s vs Samsung ST80

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      BrandNikonSamsung
      ModelD70sST80
      Predecessor ModelNikon D70
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels6.24 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 4,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004320 x 3240
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10004000 x 3000, 4320 x 2880, 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Touch
      Live View
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom3x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance80 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Shutter Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1005.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      DxO Low Light ISO529
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1
      Environmental Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Dimensions140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")92 x 55 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.75")
      Weight (inc. batteries)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Battery PackEN-EL3aBP70A
      Internal Storage13 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: MicroSD/ MicroSDHC
      Other Nikon D70s Samsung ST80
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
      Orientation Sensor


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