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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was revealed 3 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB800F matches up vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony TX1

 WB800F TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung WB800F

 TX1 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony TX1

 WB800F TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F comes with outer dimensions 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F against the TX1.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and TX1.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB800F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony TX1
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony TX1
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 218g (0.48 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $350