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Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WB800F matches up vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony S2100

 WB800F S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB800F

 S2100 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony S2100

 WB800F S2100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F has physical 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F compared to the S2100.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and S2100.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WB800F should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony S2100
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony S2100
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony S2100
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $0