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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The ST80 was unveiled 6 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST80 grades versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX1

 ST80 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST80

 TX1 ST80 

Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX1

 ST80 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST80 against the TX1.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST80 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung ST80 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST80 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST80 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST80 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
62
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
39
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Sony TX1
 Samsung ST80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.26 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model BP70A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $249 $350