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Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST80 was released 4 years prior to the RX1R which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST80 grades vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony RX1R

 ST80 RX1R 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung ST80

 RX1R ST80 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony RX1R

 ST80 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 offers outer dimensions 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 RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST80 and the RX1R.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST80 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST80 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ST80 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
82
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography information
Sony RX1R Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST80
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST80
Travel photography with Sony RX1R
62
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
39
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
66
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging info
Sony RX1R Vlogging info
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony RX1R
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-06-26
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 4800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $2,798