Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX400V
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2013
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
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Following is a extended review of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB800F grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX400V
| WB800F | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung WB800F
| HX400V | WB800F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX400V
| WB800F | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F and the HX400V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and HX400V.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WB800F will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash modes | - | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $448 |
