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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung WB50F

 A800 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A800

 WB50F A800 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung WB50F

 A800 WB50F 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

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

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A800
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
25
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A800
Street photography with Samsung WB50F
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
29
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography details
Samsung WB50F Travel photography details
55
better than average battery (300 per charge)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
26
better than average battery (300 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging details
Samsung WB50F Vlogging details
24
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung WB50F
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