Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX150

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.