Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX30

Following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was revealed 18 months after the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB800F grades versus the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB800F has got outer 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB800F compared to the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and WX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and WX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WB800F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.