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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380

Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST80 and Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was manufactured around the same time to the W380 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST80 matches up versus the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W380

		

		

			
 ST80 W380 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
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Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W380

		

		

			
 ST80 W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 features outer measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST80 and Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST80 compared to the W380.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and W380.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
28
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
Sports photography with Sony W380
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
62
 features touch to focus
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
39
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
37
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Sony W380
28
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic socket
29
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W380 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W380
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 file 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $44