Samsung WB800F vs Sony A99

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB800F versus Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WB800F (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WB800F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WB800F was introduced very close to the A99 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB800F matches up vs the A99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB800F and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB800F versus Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB800F against the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB800F and A99 is 92 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB800F and A99.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.