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Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB800F and Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 8 months before the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB800F grades versus the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony QX10

 WB800F QX10 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung WB800F

 QX10 WB800F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony QX10

 WB800F QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB800F compared to the QX10.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and QX10.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony QX10 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WB800F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography information
Sony QX10 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
Sony QX10 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
Sony QX10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
Sony QX10 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
Sony QX10 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony QX10
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $250