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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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 TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST80 was manufactured 18 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ST80 grades vs the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX55

 ST80 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST80

 TX55 ST80 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX55

 ST80 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 has got external measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST80 versus the TX55.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and TX55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST80
Street photography with Sony TX55
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
62
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery power (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
39
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Sony TX55
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony TX55
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $249 $350