Samsung WB800F vs Sony QX30

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB800F and Sony QX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 20 months before the QX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB800F scores versus the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the WB800F vs the QX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and QX30 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and QX30.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX30 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WB800F will be behind in sensor technology.