Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX50

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was manufactured 12 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the WB800F grades versus the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WB800F and the WX50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and WX50.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger WB800F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.