Samsung WB800F vs Sony HX9V

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 18 months later than the HX9V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB800F scores against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F provides external 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 HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F against the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and HX9V.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer WB800F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.