Samsung ST80 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST80 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty close but the ST80 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST80 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST80 scores against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 features external dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ST80 compared to the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and NEX-5R is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST80 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.