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Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung ST80 and Sony A77 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was introduced 5 years prior to the A77 II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST80 scores vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony A77 II

 ST80 A77 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Samsung ST80

 A77 II ST80 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2010More modern by 53 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony A77 II

 ST80 A77 II 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 offers 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 A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST80 versus the A77 II.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and A77 II is 96 and 62 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and A77 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST80 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A77 II will resolve more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 II Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
Sony A77 II Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery power (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
Sony A77 II Travel photography factors
62
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography info
Sony A77 II Landscape photography info
39
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery power (480 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging advice
Sony A77 II Vlogging advice
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
77
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony A77 II
 Samsung ST80Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST80 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-06 2014-05-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 4800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 lbs) 647g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $1,198