Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The WB800F was released 3 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB800F matches up versus the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F versus the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and WX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB800F because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher WB800F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.