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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was announced 3 years after the W310 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB800F matches up vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W310

 WB800F W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung WB800F

 W310 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W310

 WB800F W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F against the W310.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and W310.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent WB800F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony W310 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
Sony W310 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony W310
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W310
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $150