Samsung WB250F vs Sony W800

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB250F and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was unveiled 13 months before the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WB250F grades versus the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F has outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB250F versus the W800.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and W800.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to render more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.