Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 17 months earlier than the WB800F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX230 HS grades against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and WB800F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB800F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.