Reasons to choose ES80
Released in 2011, ES80 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung ES80
vs Samsung ST500
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
ES8028 mm²
ST500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The ES80 and ST500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
ES80MetricST500
12 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.54 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area2.37 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density42.17 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
—Weight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2x AABatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The ES80 and ST500 have the same sensor area. The ES80 and ST500 have the same body weight. The ES80 and ST500 have the same effective resolution. The ES80 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose ST500
Released in 2009, ST500 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.