Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ST100 was announced 4 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST100 scores versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony WX80
| ST100 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST100
| WX80 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX80
| ST100 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST100 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ST100 against the WX80.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and WX80.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX80 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 240 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $250 | $276 |