Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.