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Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WB800F scores versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony T900

 WB800F T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung WB800F

 T900 WB800F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony T900

 WB800F T900 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB800F and the T900.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and T900.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WB800F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB800F
Street photography with Sony T900
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony T900
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 143g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300