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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced 12 months before the W810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB800F matches up vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W810

 WB800F W810 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Samsung WB800F

 W810 WB800F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W810

 WB800F W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F features external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F vs the W810.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and W810.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W810 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older WB800F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
Sony W810 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony W810
69
lighter than competition (218g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony W810
50
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W810
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $100