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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB800F and Sony W710, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced at a similar time to the W710 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB800F scores versus the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W710

 WB800F W710 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung WB800F

 W710 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W710

 WB800F W710 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F has external 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 W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F versus the W710.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and W710.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
Sony W710 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony W710 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W710
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 240 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $90