Samsung ST80 vs Sony A6000

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A6000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was manufactured 5 years before the A6000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST80 matches up vs the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has got external 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) and the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ST80 versus the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and A6000.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A6000 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.