Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was launched 4 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HZ10W grades versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HZ10W against the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ10W and WB800F.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W will be behind in sensor tech.