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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung ST80 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ST80 was revealed around the same time to the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST80 scores versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX5

 ST80 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung ST80

 TX5 ST80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX5

 ST80 TX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST80 versus the TX5.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and TX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST80 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST80 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST80
Street photography with Sony TX5
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
62
includes touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (148g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
39
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony TX5
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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