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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH100 matches up vs the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Samsung WB800F

 SH100 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung SH100

 WB800F SH100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB800F

 SH100 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SH100 against the WB800F.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and WB800F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and WB800F.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SH100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SH100
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (218g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
37
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung SH100
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
33
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Samsung SH100 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung SH100Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SH100 Samsung WB800F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact 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
Highest Possible resolution 4230 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $300