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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A35

 WB800F A35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung WB800F

 A35 WB800F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A35

 WB800F A35 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
Portrait photography with Sony A35
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography features
Sony A35 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (218g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
lighter than competition in class (415g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (440 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony A35
 Samsung WB800FSony SLT-A35
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