Samsung ST80 vs Sony W530

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung ST80 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was announced 12 months earlier than the W530 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST80 grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST80 versus the W530.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and W530.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.