Canon S100 vs Samsung WB800F

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon S100 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was unveiled 12 months before the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S100 matches up against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 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).

Check out the Canon S100 and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 vs the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and WB800F.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.