Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The ST80 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST80 matches up against the RX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST80 compared to the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and RX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST80 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ST80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.