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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST80
(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
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung SH100 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was announced 13 months after the ST80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SH100 grades against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung ST80

 SH100 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung SH100

 ST80 SH100 

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST80

 SH100 ST80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung SH100 has external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SH100 compared to the ST80.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and ST80.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer SH100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SH100
Street photography with Samsung ST80
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
supports focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SH100
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
33
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung SH100Samsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SH100 Samsung ST80
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-04 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO - 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - BP70A
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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