Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung WB800F
SD4500 IS | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD4500 IS
WB800F | SD4500 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB800F
SD4500 IS | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SD4500 IS versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |