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Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung ST80 and Sony H55, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was released 5 months before the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST80 grades against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony H55

 ST80 H55 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung ST80

 H55 ST80 

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony H55

 ST80 H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST80 and the H55.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and H55.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
Sony H55 Travel photography details
62
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
39
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony H55
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 118 gr (0.26 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $235