Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS & Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB800F
SD960 IS | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SD960 IS
WB800F | SD960 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB800F
SD960 IS | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |