Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung NX100 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar but the NX100 (APS-C) and WB800F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The NX100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB800F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NX100 matches up against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 has got exterior measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the NX100 against the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and WB800F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung WB800F will offer you greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.