Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung ST80 versus Sony RX100 VI, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was released 9 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST80 grades vs the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 has 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST80 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ST80 vs the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST80 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind in sensor tech.