Samsung ST100 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST100 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was announced 4 years before the WB800F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST100 matches up versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST100 compared to the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.