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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung ST80 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST80 matches up against the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung WB35F

 ST80 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung ST80

 WB35F ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB35F

 ST80 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST80 and the WB35F.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and WB35F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
62
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
39
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung ST80Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST80 Samsung WB35F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID BP70A BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $130