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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the WB800F scores against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W220

 WB800F W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung WB800F

 W220 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W220

 WB800F W220 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F has 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) and the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WB800F compared to the W220.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent WB800F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography information
Sony W220 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony W220
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony W220
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony W220
50
manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
35
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W220
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $160