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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB800F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS scores against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 A2100 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A2100 IS

 WB800F A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB800F

 A2100 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS vs the WB800F.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and WB800F.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 185g (0.41 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $220 $300