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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A810 and Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out around the same time to the WB850F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A810 grades vs the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung WB850F

 A810 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A810

 WB850F A810 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung WB850F

 A810 WB850F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A810 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 vs the WB850F.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and WB850F.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $99 $599