Samsung WB800F vs Sony a5100

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony a5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was announced 19 months prior to the a5100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB800F grades vs the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F provides outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the WB800F against the a5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and a5100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and a5100.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older WB800F will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.