Samsung WB800F vs Sony A580

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A580, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was brought out 20 months after the A580 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WB800F grades against the A580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F features outer measurements 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 A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB800F vs the A580.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and A580 is 92 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and A580.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The WB800F contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher WB800F should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.