Samsung ST80 vs Sony H200

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST80 vs Sony H200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 4 years before the H200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST80 scores versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 features outside measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 vs the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and H200 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and H200.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H200 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.