Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung WB800F and Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB800F was brought out 3 years after the S950 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB800F grades against the S950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony S950
WB800F | S950 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung WB800F
S950 | WB800F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony S950
WB800F | S950 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB800F and Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB800F against the S950.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and S950.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB800F provides an edge in sensor technology.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB800F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $130 |