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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Launched September 2014
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 NX1 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was introduced 21 months later than the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX1 grades vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung WB800F

 NX1 WB800F 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung NX1

 WB800F NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB800F

 NX1 WB800F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing 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 vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX1 versus the WB800F.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and WB800F is 66 and 92 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and WB800F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern NX1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great sensor resolution (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
great sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than competition (550 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung NX1Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1 Samsung WB800F
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-15 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 -
Cross focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m (ISO 100) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $1,500 $300