Samsung ST80 vs Sony A58

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony A58, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was brought out 4 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST80 matches up vs the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST80 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST80 vs the A58.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A58 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.