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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST80 versus Samsung WB350F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ST80 matches up against the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung WB350F

 ST80 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung ST80

 WB350F ST80 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB350F

 ST80 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST80 versus Samsung WB350F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST80 compared to the WB350F.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and WB350F.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
62
comes with touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography highlights
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung ST80Samsung WB350F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST80 Samsung WB350F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $260