Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung ST80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 3 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera scores versus the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the ST80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and ST80.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.