Samsung ST80 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4320 x 3240 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. ST80 has a native ISO range of 80 - 4800 which can be boosted to 6400 but unfortunately, Samsung ST80 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider
Samsung ST80 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Samsung ST80 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.
Let's look at how the size of the Samsung ST80's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.
Comparison image of Samsung ST80 Sensor Size with other standard sensors
Sensor size is what determines the circle of confusion, and therefore how much
depth of field Samsung ST80 gives you at any given aperture.
You can
calculate
the exact depth of field for the Samsung ST80
at any focal length, aperture and subject distance, including the hyperfocal distance
for landscapes and how close you can get before the focus zone becomes too thin.
