Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB800F

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 4 years before the WB800F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX1 IS scores against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS against the WB800F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WB800F is 64 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WB800F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.