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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced 5 months before the TF1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB800F scores vs the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony TF1

 WB800F TF1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung WB800F

 TF1 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony TF1

 WB800F TF1 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F versus the TF1.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and TF1.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony TF1 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (152g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony TF1
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-21
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $266