Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung ST80

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and ST80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-1 was announced 13 months later than the ST80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XZ-1 grades against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has measurements 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 vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-1 against the ST80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and ST80 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and ST80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST80 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger XZ-1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.