Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
(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
- Launched January 2013

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX210 IS scores vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung WB800F
SX210 IS | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX210 IS
WB800F | SX210 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung WB800F
SX210 IS | WB800F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and WB800F.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $226 | $300 |