Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Replacement is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was brought out 8 months after the ST80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades against the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung ST80
SX130 IS | ST80 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX130 IS
ST80 | SX130 IS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST80
SX130 IS | ST80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the ST80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and ST80 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and ST80.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST80 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung ST80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-08-19 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 grams (0.68 lbs) | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 ID | 2 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $249 |