Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced July 2020
- Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III Overview
Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is very well matched but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST80 was unveiled 11 years prior to the A7S III and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST80 matches up vs the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha A7S III. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony A7S III
ST80 | A7S III |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung ST80
A7S III | ST80 | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | January 2010 | More recent by 128 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony A7S III
ST80 | A7S III | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 has got physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST80 vs the A7S III.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and A7S III.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST80 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST80 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony A7S III Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha A7S III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha A7S III |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2020-07-21 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz XR |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 9,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.91x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 pounds) | 699g (1.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 600 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $3,499 |