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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was unveiled 11 months after the WX150 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB800F scores vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony WX150

 WB800F WX150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB800F

 WX150 WB800F 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony WX150

 WB800F WX150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F vs the WX150.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and WX150.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WB800F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony WX150
69
lighter than competition (218 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (133 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
Sony WX150 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony WX150
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $300