Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was revealed 3 years after the W380 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB800F matches up against the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has got external measurements 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 W380 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F and the W380.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and W380.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer WB800F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.