Samsung ST80 vs Sony A35
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively close but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
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Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ST80 scores versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony A35
| ST80 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST80
| A35 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony A35
| ST80 | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST80 compared to the A35.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and A35.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST80 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A35 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung ST80 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST80 | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 118 grams (0.26 pounds) | 415 grams (0.91 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $249 | $598 |