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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 11 months earlier than the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A4000 IS grades vs the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 A4000 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A4000 IS

 WB800F A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB800F

 A4000 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS against the WB800F.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and WB800F.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (175 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (175 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (175 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
35
really wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 All around 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 175 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $199 $300