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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung ST80 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was revealed 5 years before the W830 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST80 matches up against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony W830

 ST80 W830 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung ST80

 W830 ST80 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony W830

 ST80 W830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside 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 W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST80 versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 and the W830.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and W830.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
29
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
62
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony W830
39
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony W830
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2014-01-07
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $128