Samsung WB800F vs Sony W550

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung WB800F and Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was announced 18 months later than the W550 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the WB800F matches up versus the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F and Sony W550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F vs the W550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and W550 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and W550.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WB800F will have an advantage in sensor tech.