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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced at a similar time to the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB800F scores vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony WX300

 WB800F WX300 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung WB800F

 WX300 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony WX300

 WB800F WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has outside dimensions 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the WB800F against the WX300.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and WX300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony WX300
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony WX300
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony WX300
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $330