Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST80

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and ST80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX500 was manufactured 5 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX500 grades against the ST80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX500 & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX500 vs Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX500 compared to the ST80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX500 and ST80 is 87 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and ST80.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX500 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.