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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 2 years after the WB800F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX610 HS scores vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX610 HS WB800F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX610 HS

 WB800F SX610 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB800F

 SX610 HS WB800F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS against the WB800F.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and WB800F.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB800F Sports photography features
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (270 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
35
decently wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 191 grams (0.42 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $214 $300