Samsung ST80
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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

Frequently asked questions

What's the battery capacity of the Samsung ST80?

The Samsung ST80 has a Battery Pack battery.