Samsung WB800F vs Sony A330

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was introduced 3 years after the A330 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB800F matches up vs the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F has got external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB800F compared to the A330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and A330 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and A330.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB800F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will offer extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger WB800F should have a benefit in sensor technology.