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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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 ST700 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST700 versus Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was introduced 13 months later than the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST700 matches up versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung ST80

 ST700 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung ST700

 ST80 ST700 

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST80

 ST700 ST80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST700 versus Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST700 against the ST80.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and ST80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST700 and ST80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern ST700 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST700
Street photography with Samsung ST80
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
offers touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung ST700Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST700 Samsung ST80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO - 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $249