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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 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 TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB800F was manufactured 17 months later than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB800F matches up against the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony TX10

 WB800F TX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung WB800F

 TX10 WB800F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony TX10

 WB800F TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F comes with exterior dimensions 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F vs the TX10.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and TX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent WB800F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
Sony TX10 Sports photography information
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (218g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
50
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony TX10
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $309