Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX300

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.