Samsung WB800F vs Sony A6100

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was unveiled 7 years before the A6100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB800F grades versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F and the A6100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and A6100.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB800F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6100 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB800F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.