Samsung ST80 vs Sony A37

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A37, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively close but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST80 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A37 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST80 scores versus the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has outside measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST80 vs the A37.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and A37.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST80 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A37 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.