Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung WB800F
SD4000 IS | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD4000 IS
WB800F | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB800F
SD4000 IS | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |