Samsung ST80 vs Sony a5100

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST80 and Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST80 was announced 5 years prior to the a5100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST80 grades versus the a5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 vs the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and a5100 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and a5100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST80 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5100 will produce greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.