Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WB800F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

The WB800F was manufactured 16 months later than the A35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB800F grades versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A35
WB800F | A35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 16 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB800F
A35 | WB800F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A35
WB800F | A35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB800F has got external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F compared to the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB800F and A35 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and A35.
All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The WB800F includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher WB800F will have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB800F | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 415g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $598 |