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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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 SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1300 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the WB800F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1300 IS matches up versus the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SD1300 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WB800F SD1300 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SD1300 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1300 IS has outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1300 IS and the WB800F.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1300 IS and WB800F.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB800F Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung WB800F
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $300