Samsung WB800F vs Sony A700

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB800F and Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The WB800F was launched 5 years after the A700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB800F scores against the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB800F vs the A700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and A700 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and A700.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung WB800F will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern WB800F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.