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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(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
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was launched at a similar time to the W310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST80 grades against the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W310

 ST80 W310 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung ST80

 W310 ST80 

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W310

 ST80 W310 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 versus the W310.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and W310.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST80 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
Sony W310 Portrait photography features
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST80
Street photography with Sony W310
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
62
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony W310
39
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W310 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W310
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $150