Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX30

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX30, 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 TX30 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced 6 months earlier than the TX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB800F scores vs the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you 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") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB800F and the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and TX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX30 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.