Samsung WB800F vs Sony A200

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A200 (10MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was announced 4 years after the A200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB800F matches up vs the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB800F versus the A200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and A200.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB800F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.