Samsung WB800F vs Sony A6000

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was manufactured 15 months prior to the A6000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB800F grades against the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB800F and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB800F vs the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and A6000 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and A6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB800F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged WB800F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.