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Samsung WB800F

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User ratings:
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
10
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3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
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4 stars
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Pros

  • The controls and handling of the camera are good
  • Colour is good
  • and exposure is reliable

Cons

  • the camera is made entirely out of plastic
  • Flash charge time can be very slow
  • slight increase in noise and a slight decrease

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 4.1
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking, Selective
  • 3.0 in
  • yes

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Samsung WB800F - Pros & Cons

Samsung WB800F

Pros

  • The controls and handling of the camera are good
  • Colour is good
  • and exposure is reliable
  • The screen is clear and responsive to touch
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • Macro performance is reasonable
  • low levels of noise and reasonable levels of detail
  • battery performance is good
  • handy pop-up flash and very good photo and video quality
  • picture quality is very good for its class
  • fast and efficient

Cons

  • the camera is made entirely out of plastic
  • Flash charge time can be very slow
  • slight increase in noise and a slight decrease
  • Noise is at its highest at ISO3200
  • backlit CMOS sensor 21x optical zoom lens
  • Bad Button placement on top of the camera could be better
  • flash button on top next to the mode dial to use
  • obvious barrel distortion and a slight fisheye
  • image quality is not so hot
  • occasional long-range snap
  • the image is looking more noticeably speckled across the entire frame

Samsung WB800F - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Samsung WB800F - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom21.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.1
Focal length equiv23 - 483
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
  • Selective
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Program
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Sunrise
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight7.69 oz
Width4.35 in
Height2.56 in
Depth0.85 in
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Power
Power source type
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1050.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage5.0 V
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent H
  • Fluorescent L
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPEG XR
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage9.5 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file systemExif 2.21
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Connectivity
D-typeno
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Samsung WB800F Samsung - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.6
Based on 10 reviews
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  • 1
Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Review
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Published: 11.01.2013
Samsung WB800F Review

Samsung WB800F review, find out how the WB800F stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Review - Steve's Digicams
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Samsung WB800F Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 07/10/2013Quick TakeProsPowerful 21X zoom Wi-Fi sharing features Attractive photo filters Good image and video quality Touch screen works well 8fps full-resolution burst mode Dedicated buttons for easy menu navigation ConsTouch screen navigation is sometimes clumsyBurst modes are limited

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 26.07.2013
Samsung WB800F Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Samsung WB800 is a very capable travel-zoom camera that doesn't cost the earth. The WB800 offers a wide-angle 21x zoom lens, 16.3 megapixels, full 1080p video recording, 3 inch touchscreen, built-in wi-fi, plus full manual controls. Read our in-depth Samsung WB800 review now to find out if it's a bargain or not...

Samsung WB800F Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 11.06.2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is half travel-zoom camera, half smartphone. Using the latest Android 4.3 operating system, the Galaxy Camera 2 also offers wi-fi and NFC connectivity along with a 16 megapixel sensor and 21x zoom lens. Read our Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 review, complete with full-size sample images and video...

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Smart Camera Review – A Proficient Pocket-Sized SuperZoom For Under $300
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Technology X
Published: 02.08.2013
Samsung WB800F Smart Camera Review – A Proficient Pocket-Sized SuperZoom For Under $300

Point-and-shoots almost seem like a last option while shopping for cameras nowadays, while phone cam

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Smart Camera review: A 21x zoom smartphone camera accessory
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CNET
Published: 01.07.2013
Samsung WB800F Smart Camera review: A 21x zoom smartphone camera accessory
3.5

Basically a lower-cost version of Samsung's Galaxy Camera, the WB800F makes a nice smartphone accessory.

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Review
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PCMAG
Published: 10.05.2013
Samsung WB800F Review
3.5

The Samsung WB800F packs a sharp 21x zoom lens and Wi-Fi, but some issues with image and video quality prevent it from getting top marks.

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 07.01.2013
Samsung WB800F Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Samsung WB800F is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 23-483 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. Read our WB800F review to find its pros and cons.

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Review - Steve's Digicams
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Samsung WB800F Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 07/10/2013Quick TakeProsPowerful 21X zoom Wi-Fi sharing features Attractive photo filters Good image and video quality Touch screen works well 8fps full-resolution burst mode Dedicated buttons for easy menu navigation ConsTouch screen navigation is sometimes clumsyBurst modes are limited

Samsung WB800F Samsung WB800F Review
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ePHOTOzine
Samsung WB800F Review
4.0

The Samsung WB800F is a Pocket Zoom camera with a 21x optical zoom lens, 3inch touch screen and built in Wi-Fi. Find out how it performs in our review.