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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung WB800F
(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
Photography Glossary

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Canon A810 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled 11 months prior to the WB800F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A810 grades vs the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung WB800F

 A810 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A810

 WB800F A810 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung WB800F

 A810 WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon A810 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 against the WB800F.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and WB800F.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
35
rather wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 grams (0.38 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $300