Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung WB800F versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast different sensor size.

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The WB800F was unveiled 6 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB800F grades against the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F provides outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB800F versus Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB800F versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and RX100 VA is 92 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older WB800F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.