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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB800F was launched 3 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB800F scores vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony H20

 WB800F H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB800F

 H20 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony H20

 WB800F H20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F features outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F versus the H20.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and H20.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer WB800F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony H20
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography features
Sony H20 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony H20 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
Sony H20 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony H20
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $249