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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was released 5 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST80 matches up vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W810

 ST80 W810 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung ST80

 W810 ST80 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W810

 ST80 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 has exterior 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) while the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST80 versus the W810.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and W810.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W810 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
62
boasts touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony W810
39
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W810
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $100