Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX500

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung ST80 versus Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was introduced 6 years before the WX500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST80 grades against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has outside measurements 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ST80 and the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WX500.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.