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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy NX was released 6 months after the WB800F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy NX grades against the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy NX WB800F 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 WB800F Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB800F

 Galaxy NX WB800F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the WB800F.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and WB800F is 82 and 92 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and WB800F.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
68
good battery power (440 shots)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (495 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
34
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (495 grams)
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung WB800F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-20 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HD TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,300 $300