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Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Samsung WB50F front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB50F versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB50F was announced 13 months after the WB800F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB50F matches up versus the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung WB800F

 WB50F WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung WB50F

 WB800F WB50F 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Samsung WB800F

 WB50F WB800F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB50F features outer dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB50F compared to the WB800F.

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB50F and WB800F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB50F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB50F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB50F Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB50F Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
47
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
35
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung WB50F vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB50F and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung WB50FSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung WB50F Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 16s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207g (0.46 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $300