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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was introduced within a month of the ST80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST100 matches up against the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung ST80

 ST100 ST80 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung ST100

 ST80 ST100 

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST80

 ST100 ST80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ST100 against the ST80.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and ST80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (155g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
62
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung ST100Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST100 Samsung ST80
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $249