Samsung

Samsung ST80

92 x 55 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x .75″)
Samsung ST80

RM 470.00

Source last updated 10 Sept 2013 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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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.

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.

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