Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung ST80 and the Samsung ST700, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung ST80 was introduced in January 2010 and Samsung ST700 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung ST80 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 4,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung ST700 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung ST80
      4. Advantage of Samsung ST700
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST700.

      PROS

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST80 over Samsung ST700.

      Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST700
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)

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      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100V
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung ST700 over Samsung ST80.

      Samsung ST80 vs Samsung ST700
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4608 x 3456
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Average Metering vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung ST700.

      Samsung ST600
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST6500
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST30
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      1/3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST90
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST65
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Samsung ST100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Samsung ST93
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Samsung ST95
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung ST80 Samsung ST700
        Video Capture
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Samsung ST80 Samsung ST700
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST700 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Samsung ST80) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Samsung ST80 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 4,800 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Samsung ST700 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is [].

      Photography Features

      Samsung ST80 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4320 x 2880, 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung ST700 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST80 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung ST80 comes with BP70A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung ST80 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot. Samsung ST700 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung ST80, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung ST700.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Samsung ST80..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung ST80 body has dimensions of 92 x 55 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.75") and Samsung ST700 body has dimensions of 99 x 55 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.17 x 0.79"). Samsung ST80 weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) and Samsung ST700 weighs [].

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

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      19 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST700

      Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST700 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      GOOD
      72
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      54
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      GOOD
      77
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Travel Photography

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      BAD
      34
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung ST80 and Samsung ST700 and give them scores of 60 and 37 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      37

      Sensor

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   4,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel

      Photo

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      33
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung ST80

      Samsung ST700

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      BAD
      29
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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