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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX240 HS WB800F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX240 HS

 WB800F SX240 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB800F

 SX240 HS WB800F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (224g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
35
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 230 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $300