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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Announced May 2010
  • Also Known as WB5500
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung WB800F

 HZ50W WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung HZ50W

 WB800F HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2010More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB800F

 HZ50W WB800F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ50W
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung HZ50W
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
35
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung WB800F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung WB800F
Also referred to as WB5500 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-05-03 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $300