Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Released January 2008
- Renewed by Sony A330

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB800F and Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The WB800F was released 5 years after the A300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB800F grades versus the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A300
WB800F | A300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2008 | More modern by 61 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung WB800F
A300 | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A300
WB800F | A300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F provides external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB800F and Sony A300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB800F and the A300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and A300.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB800F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB800F will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger WB800F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB800F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2008-01-30 |
Physical type | 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 632 gr (1.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 538 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $0 |