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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A800 grades vs the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung WB35F

 A800 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon A800

 WB35F A800 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung WB35F

 A800 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 provides outside measurements 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 WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A800 and the WB35F.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
25
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
29
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (300 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
55
better than average battery (300 per charge)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
26
better than average battery (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
24
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 3 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $130