Samsung WB800F vs Sony ZV-1

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB800F vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very close but the WB800F (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was revealed 8 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the WB800F matches up against the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has got outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F compared to the ZV-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB800F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older WB800F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.