- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
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35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.1 megapixels
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25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung ST80 advantages over Nikon S3600
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.43
vs
1.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/3.0
vs
f/3.7
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Longer exposure
8
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Nikon S3600 advantages over Samsung ST80
-
Less expensive
$140 vs
$250 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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More telephoto lens reach
200 mm
vs
105 mm
Capture objects farther away
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More pixels
20.1
vs
14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
-
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Olympus FE-3010
Samsung
ST80
Olympus
FE-3010
-
More pixels
-
Longer exposure
Nikon
S3600
Olympus
FE-3010
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Olympus VG-110
Samsung
ST80
Olympus
VG-110
-
More pixels
-
Longer exposure
-
Less expensive
-
Wider angle lens
Nikon
S3600
Olympus
VG-110
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony W610
-
Less expensive
-
Wider angle lens
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Nikon S5300
-
Larger lens aperture
-
Longer exposure
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Built-in Wi-Fi
Compared to Canon 170 IS
Samsung
ST80
Canon
170 IS
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Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
-
Faster JPEG shooting
-
Higher extended ISO