Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011
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Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST80 was manufactured 18 months before the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST80 grades against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX30
| ST80 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung ST80
| WX30 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX30
| ST80 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST80 against the WX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and WX30.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 250 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $249 | $259 |