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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was released 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST80 scores vs the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W220

 ST80 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung ST80

 W220 ST80 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W220

 ST80 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 features physical 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 W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST80 vs the W220.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and W220.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST80 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ST80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
62
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
39
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W220
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $160