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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD960 IS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB800F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD960 IS matches up vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SD960 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB800F SD960 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SD960 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS comes with external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD960 IS vs the WB800F.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and WB800F.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD960 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
35
really wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB800F
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $300