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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was introduced 12 months later than the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the WB800F grades versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 WB800F WX70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 WX70 WB800F 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 WB800F WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB800F compared to the WX70.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and WX70.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The more recent WB800F provides a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
44
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
34
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (218g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony WX70
53
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
69
 lighter than competition (218g)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 supports touch focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (23mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
35
 pretty wide (23mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (218g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony WX70
 Samsung WB800FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, 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
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $242