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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 6 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB800F scores vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX20V

					

					

						
 WB800F HX20V 
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung WB800F

					

					

						
 HX20V WB800F 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX20V

					

					

						
 WB800F HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F vs the HX20V.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and HX20V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

						Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
43
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
45
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (218g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (254g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
52
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than average (218 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (23mm)
 very long zoom (483mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than others in class (254 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX20V as a Landscape photography camera
49
 focusing manually
 really wide (23mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
35
 really wide (23mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (218g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone jack
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (254 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX20V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony HX20V
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 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 type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $397