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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 3 years before the WB800F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD4000 IS grades against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SD4000 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WB800F SD4000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SD4000 IS WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

Check out the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the WB800F.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (218 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
40
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB800F as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Samsung WB800F
Other name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $300