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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XQ2
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and ST80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was launched 3 years after the ST80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 grades against the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST80 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 ST80 Fujifilm XQ1 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST80

 Fujifilm XQ1 ST80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XQ1 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs the ST80.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and ST80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST80 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
43
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition (206g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST80 Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
62
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
56
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (240 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XQ1
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (206 grams)
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Samsung ST80
 Fujifilm XQ1Samsung ST80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Samsung ST80
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-11-26 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-48 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $249