Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2011
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST80 was introduced 12 months before the WX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST80 grades against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX10
ST80 | WX10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung ST80
WX10 | ST80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX10
ST80 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST80 against the WX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WX10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-BG1 |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $249 | $200 |