Samsung ST80 vs Sony HX100V

Here is a thorough review of the Samsung ST80 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was unveiled 21 months before the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST80 matches up vs the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has 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 HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST80 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.