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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Launched May 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5500
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was launched 4 months after the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HZ50W scores against the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung ST80

 HZ50W ST80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung HZ50W

 ST80 HZ50W 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung ST80

 HZ50W ST80 
RevealedMay 2010January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ50W offers external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ50W against the ST80.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and ST80 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and ST80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ50W
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
46
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography information
Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
39
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging advice
Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung ST80
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung ST80
Other name WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-05-03 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $249