Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB800F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HZ50W matches up vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W provides external measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HZ50W and the WB800F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WB800F is 70 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ50W and WB800F.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HZ50W is going to be behind in sensor technology.