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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TX20
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was revealed 11 months later than the TX20 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB800F grades vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony TX20

 WB800F TX20 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung WB800F

 TX20 WB800F 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony TX20

 WB800F TX20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F comes with outside 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 TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB800F vs the TX20.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and TX20 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and TX20.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WB800F should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony TX20 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony TX20 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
weather sealing
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony TX20
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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 One One
Price at launch $300 $330