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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was released 3 years prior to the WX70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST80 grades versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX70

 ST80 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST80

 WX70 ST80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX70

 ST80 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 offers external measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WX70.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
Sony WX70 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
62
features focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
39
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony WX70
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
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 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $249 $242