Samsung ST80 vs Sony A55

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A55, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ST80 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST80 was announced 7 months prior to the A55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST80 grades versus the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST80 has outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Samsung ST80 versus Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST80 and the A55.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and A55.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST80 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A55 will produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.