Samsung ST80 vs Sony HX80

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST80 and Sony HX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was unveiled 7 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST80 matches up vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST80 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST80 against the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and HX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.