Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST80 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.