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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was announced 11 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST80 grades versus the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony T900

 ST80 T900 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST80

 T900 ST80 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony T900

 ST80 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 features 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST80 versus the T900.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and T900.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST80 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer ST80 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
Sony T900 Travel photography information
62
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Sony T900
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony T900
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $300