FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung WB800F

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and WB800F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was revealed 3 years before the WB800F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F80EXR grades against the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR vs the WB800F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.