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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was brought out very close to the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST80 grades against the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W350

 ST80 W350 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung ST80

 W350 ST80 

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W350

 ST80 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 provides physical 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) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST80 compared to the W350.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and W350.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
62
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
39
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W350
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $200