Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450
96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
35
65 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
52
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A450, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ST80 was introduced at a similar time to the A450 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST80 scores versus the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony A450
| ST80 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung ST80
| A450 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony A450
| ST80 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 features outside 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) while the Sony A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the ST80 against the A450.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and A450 is 96 and 65 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and A450.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ST80 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneStreet Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoSports Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideTravel Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthLandscape Comparison
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $249 | $1,241 |