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Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung WB800F and Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the WB800F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was announced 14 months earlier than the a3500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB800F grades versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony a3500

 WB800F a3500 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung WB800F

 a3500 WB800F 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony a3500

 WB800F a3500 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB800F versus the a3500.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and a3500 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and a3500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB800F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a3500 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older WB800F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
Sony a3500 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery life (470 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
Landscape photography with Sony a3500
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
26
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony a3500
 Samsung WB800FSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony Alpha a3500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $398