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Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(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
Sony QX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony QX1

 ST80 QX1 
Screen sizing3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Samsung ST80

 QX1 ST80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 56 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony QX1

 ST80 QX1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

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

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
Sony QX1 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography info
Sony QX1 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography features
Sony QX1 Travel photography features
62
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery (440 per charge)
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography details
Sony QX1 Landscape photography details
39
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 CIPA)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging features
Sony QX1 Vlogging features
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony QX1
 Samsung ST80Sony Alpha QX1
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