Samsung
Samsung ST80
RM 470.00
Price last checked: 10 Sept 2013. Confirm current price before buying.
This is a compact point-and-shoot built for casual, grab-and-go photography rather than manual control. The 14.2 megapixel CCD sensor pairs with a 3x optical zoom lens covering 35-105mm equivalent, and optical image stabilization helps keep handheld shots steady at longer focal lengths. A 3.0-inch touchscreen handles menu navigation and live view framing, though there's no viewfinder to fall back on in bright sunlight.
Video tops out at 1280 x 720 at 30fps, saved in Motion JPEG, which is modest by current standards but was typical for this class of camera. Storage relies on microSD cards since the built-in memory is just 13MB, and the whole unit weighs only 118g, making it easy to slip into a pocket. Samsung ST80 price in Malaysia starts from RM470, positioning it as a budget option for anyone comparing simple compact cameras rather than smartphone cameras.
Manual exposure, aperture priority and shutter priority modes are present too, giving slightly more control than a typical basic compact despite the beginner-friendly touchscreen interface.
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Full Specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion BP-70A rechargeable battery & charger |
| Screen | |
| Screen size | 3.0" |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Body | |
| Dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x .75″) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 118g |
| Body type | Ultracompact |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes |
| GPS | None |
| Sensors | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Audio | |
| Microphone | Mono |
| Other | |
| Maximum Resolution | 4320 x 3240 |
| Other Resolutions | 4000 x 3000, 4320 x 2880, 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 14.20 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 14.50 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 4800 (6400 with boost) |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | No |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 35–105 mm |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Autofocus | - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Multi-area - Center - Single - Touch - Live View |
| Digital zoom | Yes (5x) |
| Manual focus | No |
| Normal focus range | 80 cm (31.5″) |
| Macro focus range | 5 cm (1.97″) |
| Lens mount | Unknown |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen dots | 230000 |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | None |
| Maximum aperture | F3.3 - F5.5 |
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 sec |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 5 m |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Continuous drive | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Metering modes | - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| Format | - Motion JPEG |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Storage types | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage included | 13 MB Internal |
| Remote control | No |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
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Frequently asked questions
What's the battery capacity of the Samsung ST80?
The Samsung ST80 has a Battery Pack battery.