Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced June 2010
- Replacement is Sony NEX-C3
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST80 and Sony NEX-3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the ST80 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ST80 was unveiled 5 months prior to the NEX-3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST80 scores versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony NEX-3
| ST80 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung ST80
| NEX-3 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony NEX-3
| ST80 | NEX-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has outside dimensions 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 Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST80 and Sony NEX-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ST80 and the NEX-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and NEX-3 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and NEX-3.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The ST80 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications
| Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha NEX-3 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 297g (0.65 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 68 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 830 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP70A | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $249 | $0 |