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Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was revealed 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the WB800F grades versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony G3

 WB800F G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung WB800F

 G3 WB800F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony G3

 WB800F G3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB800F versus the G3.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and G3.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger WB800F is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony G3
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $200