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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 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 SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 3 months after the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX270 HS grades versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 SX270 HS WB800F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX270 HS

		

		

			
 WB800F SX270 HS 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB800F

		

		

			
 SX270 HS WB800F 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has proportions 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 SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the WB800F.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WB800F is 91 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and WB800F.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
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 you can focus manually
 has face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (233g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (218 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
36
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps low (4.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
 long zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
61
 lighter than others (233g)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery (210 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 lighter than others in class (218 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (23mm)
 great zoom (483mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography features
41
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
 manual focus
 really wide (23mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX270 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (233 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
35
 really wide (23mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (218 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 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 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos -
Style of battery 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 release $284 $300