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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX720 HS
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 2 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the WB800F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX710 HS WB800F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX710 HS

 WB800F SX710 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB800F

 SX710 HS WB800F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the WB800F.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and WB800F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WB800F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Samsung WB800F Travel photography information
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lighter than others (269 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (218g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB800F Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $300