Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and ST80 is 70 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
| Samsung HZ50W | Samsung 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 |