Samsung WB50F vs Sony W800
92 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
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Samsung WB50F 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
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2014
Photography Glossary Samsung WB50F vs Sony W800 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB50F vs Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB50F (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB50F was revealed about the same time to the W800 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB50F matches up against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB50F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB50F Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Sony W800
| WB50F | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung WB50F
| W800 | WB50F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung WB50F and Sony W800
| WB50F | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung WB50F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB50F comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB50F and the W800.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB50F and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB50F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB50F and W800.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung WB50F vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB50F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-01-07 | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | - | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | - | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | AVI MPEG4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 207 grams (0.46 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $180 | $90 |