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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX620 HS WB800F 
RevealedMay 2016January 2013More modern by 41 months
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX620 HS

 WB800F SX620 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB800F

 SX620 HS WB800F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX620 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
35
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung WB800F
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