Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB30F (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WB30F was brought out 13 months prior to the W800 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB30F grades against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB30F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB30F Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W800
WB30F | W800 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung WB30F
W800 | WB30F | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W800
WB30F | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB30F offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB30F compared to the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB30F and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB30F and W800.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WB30F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Specifications
Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB30F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $180 | $90 |