Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was brought out 2 years after the TX100V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB800F scores vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB800F and the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and TX100V is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and TX100V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer WB800F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.