Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A800 was released 24 months prior to the WB800F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A800 matches up versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung WB800F
A800 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A800
WB800F | A800 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung WB800F
A800 | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A800 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A800 against the WB800F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and WB800F.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A800 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A800 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung WB800F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 115k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186g (0.41 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $90 | $300 |