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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX9
(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
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung ST80 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST80 was launched 12 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST80 scores against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony WX9

 ST80 WX9 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST80

 WX9 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony WX9

 ST80 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 features physical 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST80 against the WX9.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and WX9.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
62
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
39
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony WX9
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) -
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Cost at release $249 $188