Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung WB800F

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 3 years after the WB800F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX420 IS scores versus the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS vs the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and WB800F is 80 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and WB800F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.