Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX100V
ST80 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST80
TX100V | ST80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX100V
ST80 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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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 |