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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 19 months earlier than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST80 matches up vs the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX10

 ST80 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST80

 TX10 ST80 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX10

 ST80 TX10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST80 and the TX10.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX10 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
Sony TX10 Travel photography features
62
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
39
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony TX10
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $309