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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Samsung WB800F front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony A57
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung WB800F versus Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the WB800F (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The WB800F was released 10 months earlier than the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB800F scores vs the A58 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sony A58

 WB800F A58 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Samsung WB800F

 A58 WB800F 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sony A58

 WB800F A58 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB800F has got external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB800F versus the A58.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB800F and A58.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB800F featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A58 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older WB800F will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
Sony A58 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB800F Sports photography information
Sony A58 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
Sony A58 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inch)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung WB800F vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB800F and Sony A58
 Samsung WB800FSony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB800F Sony SLT-A58
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lbs) 492g (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life - 690 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $645