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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung WB800F

 D20 WB800F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon D20

 WB800F D20 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung WB800F

 D20 WB800F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D20
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
34
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung WB800F
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