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Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony S950
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony S950

 WB800F S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Samsung WB800F

 S950 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony S950

 WB800F S950 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony S950
44
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB800F
Street photography with Sony S950
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony S950
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
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