Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX10 III

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is pretty close but the WB800F (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was introduced 4 years before the RX10 III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB800F grades vs the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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 RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB800F versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F versus the RX10 III.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and RX10 III is 92 and 53 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and RX10 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB800F using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX10 III will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older WB800F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.