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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 4 months prior to the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB800F 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WB800F Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy Camera 3G WB800F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the WB800F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
72
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
47
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 16s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $606 $300