Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX10V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 11 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the WB800F matches up against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB800F against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and HX10V.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB800F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.