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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A35
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is very well matched but the WB800F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The WB800F was launched 2 years later than the A33 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WB800F grades against the A33 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A33

 WB800F A33 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB800F

 A33 WB800F 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A33

 WB800F A33 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB800F enjoys 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) while the Sony A33 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB800F compared to the A33.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and A33.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung WB800F will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher WB800F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
Sony A33 Portrait photography features
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony A33 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
Sports photography with Sony A33
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony A33 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
Sony A33 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
Vlogging with Sony A33
35
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony A33
 Samsung WB800FSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB800F Sony SLT-A33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $230