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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 4 months prior to the WB800F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G scores versus the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy Camera 4G WB800F 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WB800F Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy Camera 4G WB800F 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G versus the WB800F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 4G and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
72
lighter than others (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (218g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
47
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution - 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 16 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $550 $300