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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST80 versus Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was announced 3 years earlier than the WX150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST80 scores vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX150

 ST80 WX150 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung ST80

 WX150 ST80 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX150

 ST80 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST80 versus Sony WX150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ST80 versus the WX150.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and WX150.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
62
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
39
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony WX150
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design 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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 4800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $249 $300