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Canon N vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon N vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon N vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon N and Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was released within a month of the WB800F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the N scores versus the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung WB800F

 N WB800F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon N

 WB800F N 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung WB800F

 N WB800F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N features outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the N and the WB800F.

Canon N vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the N and WB800F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Samsung WB800F Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
missing mic support
35
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Canon N vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $300