Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony H55
ST80 | H55 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung ST80
H55 | ST80 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony H55
ST80 | H55 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Samsung ST80 and Sony H55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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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 |