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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX210 IS
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 4 years before the WB800F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX200 IS matches up vs the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX200 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB800F SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SX200 IS WB800F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the WB800F.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WB800F.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (247g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
35
rather wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $300