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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was released 3 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB800F grades against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony HX90V

 WB800F HX90V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB800F

 HX90V WB800F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony HX90V

 WB800F HX90V 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F compared to the HX90V.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and HX90V.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX90V to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WB800F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
Sony HX90V Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
Sony HX90V Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX90V Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $440