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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 9 months after the HX200V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB800F grades against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX200V

 WB800F HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung WB800F

 HX200V WB800F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX200V

 WB800F HX200V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F provides physical 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 HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F against the HX200V.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and HX200V.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer WB800F provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
27
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony HX200V
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 life - 450 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $480