Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung ST80 versus Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST80 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST80 grades against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX80
ST80 | WX80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST80
WX80 | ST80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX80
ST80 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung ST80 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST80 and the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and WX80.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
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 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical 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 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 style | - | 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 | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $276 |