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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 17 months before the WB800F which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD4500 IS matches up versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SD4500 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WB800F SD4500 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SD4500 IS WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS and the WB800F.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and WB800F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others in class (218g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
35
rather wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Samsung WB800F
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-9L -
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
Launch cost $300 $300