Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 19 months after the WB800F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS offers outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX520 HS versus the WB800F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and WB800F is 69 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and WB800F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.