Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB800F vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WB800F (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB800F scores versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F comes with exterior dimensions 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 NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F and the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB800F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB800F will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger WB800F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.