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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was launched 2 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB800F grades versus the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony WX5

 WB800F WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB800F

 WX5 WB800F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony WX5

 WB800F WX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB800F and the WX5.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and WX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB800F is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX5 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony WX5
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
Sony WX5 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony WX5
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $250