Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy Camera was revealed 2 months after the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy Camera WB800F 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WB800F Galaxy Camera 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy Camera WB800F 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the WB800F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and WB800F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (300g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competition (300g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera Samsung WB800F
Also called Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
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 feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $450 $300