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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST80 was announced 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST80 matches up against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TF1

 ST80 TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung ST80

 TF1 ST80 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010More recent by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TF1

 ST80 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST80 against the TF1.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST80 and TF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ST80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
62
has focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (152g)
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony TF1
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-06 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $266