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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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 ST90 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a extended review of the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 23 months earlier than the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST90 grades versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung WB800F

 ST90 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung ST90

 WB800F ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB800F

 ST90 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ST90 versus the WB800F.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and WB800F is 99 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung ST90Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST90 Samsung WB800F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-19 2013-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $150 $300