Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX80

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the WB800F grades against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F provides outside measurements 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 HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WB800F and the HX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and HX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX80 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older WB800F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.