The same or different?

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Do straight women see men in terms of 'attractiveness' in same way that straight men see women?

I would argue no, thankfully.

Men are more superficial, less sophisticated in their appraisal of the opposite sex. At least, that's what I think.

Everyone has their own preferences and turn-offs when it comes to looking for a prospective partner - male, female, gay, straight, and everything else outside of those labels. Cultural influences can also play a big part in shaping a person's idea of what is or isn't attractive, as well as their own experiences, so to answer your question no, I don't think they're the same - but then I don't think any two people could be considered to have the same idea of what they're attracted to.

In general, I don't think so. Men seem to go for looks, whereas women value things like confidence.

If you're talking about not in general, every man and woman is different.

Some do, some don't. Men value more superficial things as some people already said. And, some women do, too, there's plenty I'm sure who won't date anyone who doesn't have blue eyes and a beard. And if you're under 5"7, you're probably screwed. There's no shame in it either way for either gender though, you like what you like. But there's a lot of truth in saying you don't have to be extreme in superficial standards.

From my experience (straight male, btw), while I have types/preferences in terms of physical characteristics as to what I find visually pleasing - its the personality that makes them attractive. Personality comes through in appearance - body posture, facial expressions, what the person wears, where they are, what they laugh at, how they move through the world - and will make someone who doesn't meet any 'type' ideals desirable.

Anyone else?

Look at a face - any face - for too long, and things get weird. The same way repeating a word over and over again alienates it from its meaning.