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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was unveiled within a month of the W330 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST80 scores versus the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W330

 ST80 W330 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung ST80

 W330 ST80 

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W330

 ST80 W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 has outer measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and W330.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography info
Sony W330 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
62
includes touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
39
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W330
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $170