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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 4 years before the WB800F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SD1200 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WB800F SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SD1200 IS WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the WB800F.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to produce extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
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provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung WB800F
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $300