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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 3 years before the WB800F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX130 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX130 IS

 WB800F SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SX130 IS WB800F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the WB800F.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and WB800F is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and WB800F.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography details
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 308 gr (0.68 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $300