Canon S200 vs Samsung WB800F

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S200 versus Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 14 months later than the WB800F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S200 grades versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon S200 has physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 vs the WB800F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and WB800F.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.