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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was announced 13 months after the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB800F matches up vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W620

 WB800F W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung WB800F

 W620 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W620

 WB800F W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB800F compared to the W620.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and W620.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer WB800F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony W620
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W620
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo 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 rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $102