Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ST80 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST80 grades against the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 enjoys outside 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 RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ST80 versus the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and RX100 II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and RX100 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 II will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older ST80 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.