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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung ST80 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was brought out 3 years before the TX200V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST80 grades versus the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX200V

 ST80 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung ST80

 TX200V ST80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX200V

 ST80 TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has external dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST80 versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST80 versus the TX200V.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX200V to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
62
offers touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
39
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 4800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $500