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Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 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 RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung WB800F versus Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was introduced at a similar time to the RX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB800F scores vs the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony RX1

 WB800F RX1 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung WB800F

 RX1 WB800F 
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony RX1

 WB800F RX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WB800F against the RX1.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and RX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB800F with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
82
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony RX1
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
Sony RX1 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than average in class (482g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
Sony RX1 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony RX1
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000s
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $2,798