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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST80 was launched 12 months earlier than the TX100V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST80 scores versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX100V

 ST80 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST80

 TX100V ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX100V

 ST80 TX100V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST80 versus the TX100V.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST80
Street photography with Sony TX100V
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
62
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (147 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
39
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (147g)
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $380