Samsung WB800F vs Sony A7S II

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB800F versus Sony A7S II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was introduced 3 years prior to the A7S II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB800F matches up against the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F has 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) and the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F and the A7S II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and A7S II is 92 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and A7S II.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB800F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung WB800F will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older WB800F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.