Samsung WB800F vs Sony A550

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung WB800F and Sony A550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very comparable but the WB800F (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was manufactured 3 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WB800F grades vs the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F features outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F compared to the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and A550 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and A550.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB800F will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer WB800F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.