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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was announced 5 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST80 scores vs the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX220

 ST80 WX220 
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung ST80

 WX220 ST80 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX220

 ST80 WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST80 versus the WX220.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WX220.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX220 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST80
Travel photography with Sony WX220
62
features focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony WX220
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 4800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 life - 210 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $198