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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was released 4 years earlier than the W710 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST80 matches up against the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W710

 ST80 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung ST80

 W710 ST80 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W710

 ST80 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 features exterior 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST80 compared to the W710.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and W710.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
62
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (114g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
39
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W710
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $90