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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST80 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST80 matches up against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung WB850F

 ST80 WB850F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung ST80

 WB850F ST80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB850F

 ST80 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 provides physical measurements 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 WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST80 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST80 versus the WB850F.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WB850F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography information
Samsung WB850F Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB850F Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
62
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung ST80Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST80 Samsung WB850F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $599