Canon A800 vs Samsung WB250F

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A800 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WB250F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A800 scores vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A800 and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A800 compared to the WB250F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and WB250F.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.