Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched January 2014
- Successor is Sony A7 II
Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB800F was manufactured 12 months before the A7 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB800F grades against the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A7
WB800F | A7 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung WB800F
A7 | WB800F | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A7
WB800F | A7 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F offers 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) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F vs the A7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and A7 is 92 and 78 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and A7.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB800F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged WB800F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7 Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB800F | Sony Alpha A7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 117 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 474g (1.04 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $798 |