Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX300

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB800F versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was manufactured at a similar time to the HX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB800F scores versus the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F offers physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F against the HX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and HX300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and HX300.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.