Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX240 HS
- Successor is Canon SX270 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
- Released January 2013

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX260 HS was released 7 months earlier than the WB800F and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX260 HS grades against the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung WB800F
SX260 HS | WB800F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX260 HS
WB800F | SX260 HS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB800F
SX260 HS | WB800F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and WB800F.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung WB800F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-06-04 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
Physical 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $349 | $300 |