Samsung WB800F vs Sony A850

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was launched 2 years after the A850 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB800F matches up against the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F offers outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WB800F compared to the A850.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and A850 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and A850.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A850 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger WB800F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.