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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was manufactured within a month of the W730 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB800F matches up against the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W730

 WB800F W730 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung WB800F

 W730 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W730

 WB800F W730 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F features outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F vs the W730.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and W730.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB800F
Street photography with Sony W730
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony W730
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W730
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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 One One
Retail pricing $300 $138