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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was revealed 2 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB800F matches up vs the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony TX9

 WB800F TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung WB800F

 TX9 WB800F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony TX9

 WB800F TX9 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F has got exterior 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 TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F compared to the TX9.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and TX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB800F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB800F
Street photography with Sony TX9
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
Sony TX9 Vlogging information
35
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony TX9
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $799