Olympus XZ-1 vs Samsung WB800F

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and WB800F (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-1 was unveiled 23 months prior to the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-1 matches up versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-1 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-1 and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-1 and the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and WB800F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and WB800F.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB800F will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.