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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(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
Sony A300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A300

 WB800F A300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2008More modern by 61 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung WB800F

 A300 WB800F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A300

 WB800F A300 
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).

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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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 size comparison

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

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB800F
Street photography with Sony A300
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
Sony A300 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
Travel photography with Sony A300
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
Sony A300 Vlogging details
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony A300
 Samsung WB800FSony Alpha DSLR-A300
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