Samsung WB800F vs Sony H200

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was manufactured around the same time to the H200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB800F grades vs the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony H200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB800F and the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and H200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.