Samsung ST80 vs Sony A68

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST80 and Sony A68, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A68 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST80 grades against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST80 and Sony SLT-A68. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside 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) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST80 and Sony A68 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST80 versus the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and A68.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST80 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A68 will result in greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.