Samsung ST80 vs Sony HX50V

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was introduced 4 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST80 matches up against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 offers outer dimensions 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST80 against the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and HX50V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.