Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A800 versus Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A800 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A800 scores versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Samsung WB50F. The full galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung WB50F
A800 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A800
WB50F | A800 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+345k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung WB50F
A800 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 has physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Canon A800 versus Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A800 vs the WB50F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A800 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and WB50F.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Travel Comparison

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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung WB50F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung WB50F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186g (0.41 pounds) | 207g (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $90 | $180 |