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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 2 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB800F grades vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony H55

 WB800F H55 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung WB800F

 H55 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony H55

 WB800F H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about 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") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB800F versus the H55.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and H55.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB800F to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WB800F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony H55 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony H55
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony H55
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $235