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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 4 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB800F scores versus the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony H50

 WB800F H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB800F

 H50 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony H50

 WB800F H50 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F provides outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB800F vs the H50.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and H50.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to render extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger WB800F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
34
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony H50
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 547g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $80