Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WB800F was brought out 2 years after the HX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB800F matches up vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX5
WB800F | HX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung WB800F
HX5 | WB800F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX5
WB800F | HX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB800F compared to the HX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and HX5.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB800F will provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent WB800F is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $275 |