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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").

Photography Glossary

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
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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