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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was released 2 years after the WX10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB800F matches up versus the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony WX10

 WB800F WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung WB800F

 WX10 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony WX10

 WB800F WX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has got outside 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F vs the WX10.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and WX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer WB800F should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography details
Sony WX10 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
Sony WX10 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony WX10
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $200