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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A800 and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 6 months prior to the WB210 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A800 grades vs the WB210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung WB210

 A800 WB210 
Screen resolution115k1kSharper screen (+114k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A800

 WB210 A800 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung WB210

 A800 WB210 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A800 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A800 and the WB210.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and WB210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and WB210.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography features
Samsung WB210 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (174g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB210 Sports photography advice
29
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Samsung WB210 Travel photography details
55
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (174g)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
27
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
24
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 174 gr (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $279