Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX80

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony HX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was announced 7 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST100 matches up versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST100 against the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX80 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind in sensor technology.