Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB800F

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 4 years before the WB800F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST80 grades against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 features outer measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST80 and the WB800F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WB800F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.