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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was manufactured 12 months before the W830 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB800F matches up against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony W830

 WB800F W830 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung WB800F

 W830 WB800F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony W830

 WB800F W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB800F versus the W830.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and W830.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W830 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older WB800F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony W830
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $128