Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX10 IV

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") use different sensor size.

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The WB800F was introduced 5 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB800F matches up against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB800F against the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and RX10 IV is 92 and 52 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older WB800F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.