Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Samsung ST80 vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.