Canon A495 vs Samsung WB800F

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A495 and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A495 was released 4 years before the WB800F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A495 matches up against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A495 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A495 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A495 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon A495 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A495 and the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A495 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and WB800F.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A495 is going to be behind in sensor technology.