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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 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 HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was manufactured 3 years after the HX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB800F matches up against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX1

 WB800F HX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2009More modern by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung WB800F

 HX1 WB800F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX1

 WB800F HX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB800F versus the HX1.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and HX1.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung WB800F will produce greater detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer WB800F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
Sony HX1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (544 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
Sony HX1 Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
39
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
22
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (544g)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony HX1
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 544 grams (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $47,999