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Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST80 and Sony S930, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was brought out 13 months after the S930 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the ST80 matches up versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony S930

 ST80 S930 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung ST80

 S930 ST80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony S930

 ST80 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 has got 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) while the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 vs the S930.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and S930.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
Sony S930 Portrait photography factors
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
62
supports focus by touch
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
39
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony S930
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $219