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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB30F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung WB30F
(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
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Sony W800

 WB30F W800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung WB30F

 W800 WB30F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung WB30F and Sony W800

 WB30F W800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB30F
Portrait photography with Sony W800
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
Sports photography with Sony W800
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB30F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung WB30F vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB30F and Sony W800
 Samsung WB30FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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