Samsung WB800F vs Sony A9

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB800F and Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was launched 5 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB800F grades vs the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB800F vs the A9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and A9 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and A9.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A9 will render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged WB800F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.