Canon S90 vs Samsung WB800F

Here is a thorough review of the Canon S90 vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S90 was introduced 3 years before the WB800F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S90 matches up vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S90 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S90 and the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and WB800F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and WB800F.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S90 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB800F will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older S90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.