Samsung WB800F vs Sony A900

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB800F and Sony A900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was introduced 4 years later than the A900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB800F scores vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F features physical 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the WB800F and the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and A900 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and A900.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB800F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A900 will resolve more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer WB800F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.