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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was launched 11 months after the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the G16 grades against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung WB800F

 G16 WB800F 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon G16

 WB800F G16 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung WB800F

 G16 WB800F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 enjoys outside dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G16 against the WB800F.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and WB800F is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and WB800F.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G16 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB800F will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer G16 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 Street photography advice
Samsung WB800F Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography features
Samsung WB800F Travel photography features
64
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competitors in class (356g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (218g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Canon G16 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $499 $300