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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 2 years after the W510 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB800F grades against the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W510

 WB800F W510 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB800F

 W510 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W510

 WB800F W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB800F against the W510.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and W510.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher WB800F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony W510
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
Vlogging with Sony W510
35
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W510
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $99