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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2006
  • Superseded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was brought out 6 years after the A100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB800F matches up against the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A100

 WB800F A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2006More modern by 79 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Samsung WB800F

 A100 WB800F 

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A100

 WB800F A100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has got outer dimensions 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 A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB800F and the A100.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and A100.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung WB800F will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent WB800F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography factors
Sony A100 Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
Sony A100 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography details
Sony A100 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
Sony A100 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
Sony A100 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
Sony A100 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony A100
 Samsung WB800FSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 638g (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery ID - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $1,000