Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2016
(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

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was revealed 3 years after the WB800F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung WB800F
SX620 HS | WB800F | |||
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Revealed | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 41 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX620 HS
WB800F | SX620 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB800F
SX620 HS | WB800F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB800F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS versus the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and WB800F.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung WB800F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-05-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | 295 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $300 |