Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX55

Below, we are looking at the Samsung WB800F and Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was revealed 18 months later than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WB800F grades versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F has got outer 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) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB800F and Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB800F against the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and TX55.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WB800F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.