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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 3 years after the W320 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB800F matches up vs the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W320

 WB800F W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung WB800F

 W320 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W320

 WB800F W320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F comes with exterior dimensions 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F and the W320.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and W320 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and W320.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger WB800F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (218g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
Vlogging with Sony W320
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W320
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $269