Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WB800F.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.