Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX500

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was revealed 3 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB800F scores versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB800F and the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and WX500.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WB800F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.