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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed around the same time to the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung WB800F

 XZ-2 iHS WB800F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 WB800F XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB800F

 XZ-2 iHS WB800F 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the WB800F.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and WB800F is 85 and 92 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and WB800F.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (346 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
61
great battery power (340 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (346 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (346g)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-12-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346 grams (0.76 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $300