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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2200 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2200 was released 24 months before the WB800F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2200 scores versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung WB800F

 A2200 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A2200

 WB800F A2200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung WB800F

 A2200 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2200 and the WB800F.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (280 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competitors (135g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
36
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
30
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $139 $300