Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80
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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ST80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was manufactured 4 years after the ST80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S200 grades versus the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung ST80
S200 | ST80 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 51 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon S200
ST80 | S200 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung ST80
S200 | ST80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 vs the ST80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and ST80.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST80 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung ST80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-02-21 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181 gr (0.40 pounds) | 118 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $293 | $249 |