Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Announced September 2014

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony QX1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

The ST80 was brought out 5 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the ST80 grades versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony QX1
ST80 | QX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung ST80
QX1 | ST80 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony QX1
ST80 | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST80 versus Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST80 compared to the QX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and QX1.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST80 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony QX1 will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Specifications
Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha QX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Alpha QX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 16000 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $500 |