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Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
50
Features
44
Overall
47

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 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 QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB800F and Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the WB800F (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was manufactured 8 months earlier than the QX100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB800F matches up vs the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony QX100

 WB800F QX100 
Display dimensions3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung WB800F

 QX100 WB800F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony QX100

 WB800F QX100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the WB800F compared to the QX100.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and QX100.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB800F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX100 will provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB800F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
Sony QX100 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony QX100 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony QX100
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
has focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony QX100
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
Sony QX100 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
38
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony QX100
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch -
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 218 gr (0.48 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
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 - 200 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $268