Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 5 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX70 HS grades vs the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS and the WB800F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WB800F is 63 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX70 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.