Samsung WB800F vs Sony A37

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB800F and Sony A37, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WB800F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WB800F was released 8 months later than the A37 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB800F scores against the A37 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F provides exterior measurements 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 A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WB800F vs the A37.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and A37 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB800F and A37.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The WB800F comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The younger WB800F should have an edge in sensor technology.