Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX80
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
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Below, we are analyzing the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST90 was brought out 24 months before the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST90 grades against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony WX80
| ST90 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST90
| WX80 | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony WX80
| ST90 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ST90 against the WX80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and WX80 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WX80.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ST90 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | - | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $150 | $276 |