Samsung WB800F vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB800F and Sony RX100 VI, 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 VI (20MP) is fairly similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have totally different sensor size.

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

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB800F scores against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F offers physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F and Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB800F and the RX100 VI.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older WB800F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.