• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 168.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 483.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-WX10 advantages over Samsung WB800F

  • Less expensive
    $260 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.4 vs f/2.8
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    162g vs 218g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 16 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Samsung WB800F advantages over Sony DSC-WX10

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    483 mm vs 168 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Fast shutter lag; Full HD movie recording; 7x optical zoom; Good battery life; 10 fps burst mode; Good print quality.

  • Confusing shooting modes; Soft corners at wide angle; Image noise even at lowest ISO; Cramped controls; LCD difficult to see in bright sunlight.

  • Read our Sony DSC-WX10 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-WX5

Sony DSC-WX10
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Sony DSC-WX5

Samsung WB800F
Sony DSC-WX5
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Sony DSC-WX5

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX90

Sony DSC-WX10
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Samsung WB800F
Panasonic DMC-FX90
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $163
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Lighter weight

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Panasonic DMC-FX90

Compared to Samsung WB850F

Sony DSC-WX10
Samsung WB850F
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Samsung WB850F

Samsung WB800F
Samsung WB850F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $467
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Samsung WB850F

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony DSC-WX10
Samsung MV900F
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Samsung MV900F

Samsung WB800F
Samsung MV900F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Samsung WB350F

Sony DSC-WX10
Samsung WB350F
  • $245
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • HDMI out
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony DSC-WX10 vs Samsung WB350F

Samsung WB800F
Samsung WB350F
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $232
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung WB800F vs Samsung WB350F

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