Samsung WB800F vs Sony a5000

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty close but the WB800F (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB800F was released 12 months prior to the a5000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB800F scores versus the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has got 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 a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB800F compared to the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and a5000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and a5000.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a5000 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older WB800F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.