Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST80 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST80 was brought out 12 months prior to the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST80 scores vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W510
ST80 | W510 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung ST80
W510 | ST80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W510
ST80 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Samsung ST80 and Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST80 and the W510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and W510.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST80 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 pounds) | 119g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $249 | $99 |