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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Samsung WB800F
(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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 19 months later than the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX400 IS matches up against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX400 IS WB800F 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB800F SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SX400 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS and the WB800F.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WB800F is 81 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and WB800F.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (218g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB800F Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
35
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $229 $300