Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX80

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was brought out very close to the WX80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB800F grades versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB800F versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB800F and the WX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and WX80.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.