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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX80

 ST80 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST80

 WX80 ST80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX80

 ST80 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
62
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (124g)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
39
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony WX80
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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