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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W530, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB800F was launched 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB800F grades vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W530

 WB800F W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung WB800F

 W530 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W530

 WB800F W530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB800F and the W530.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and W530.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WB800F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony W530
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W530
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $269