Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX9

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB800F was released 2 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB800F matches up against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F and the WX9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and WX9.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WB800F will have a benefit in sensor technology.