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Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
49
Features
68
Overall
56

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 II
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the WB800F (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The WB800F was announced 5 months later than the RX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB800F matches up versus the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony RX100

 WB800F RX100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung WB800F

 RX100 WB800F 
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony RX100

 WB800F RX100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F provides exterior measurements 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB800F and the RX100.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and RX100.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony RX100 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
64
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
Sony RX100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (218g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
49
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
73
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
Sony RX100 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
38
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony RX100
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $448