Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched June 2013
(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
- Released January 2013

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon D20 and Samsung WB800F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D20 was manufactured 6 months after the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D20 scores versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung WB800F
D20 | WB800F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon D20
WB800F | D20 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung WB800F
D20 | WB800F | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D20 has got external measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D20 and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D20 compared to the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D20 and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and WB800F.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-06-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $299 | $300 |