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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony WX1

 WB800F WX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung WB800F

 WX1 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony WX1

 WB800F WX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 size comparison

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

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
Sony WX1 Sports photography highlights
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony WX1
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $149