Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB35F

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

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.

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

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.