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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 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 W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W380

 WB800F W380 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung WB800F

 W380 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W380

 WB800F W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony W380
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W380 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
Sony W380 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
Sony W380 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W380
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $44