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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 3 years later than the WB800F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX720 HS grades versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX720 HS WB800F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX720 HS

 WB800F SX720 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB800F

 SX720 HS WB800F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS and the WB800F.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WB800F is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WB800F.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
67
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB800F Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $379 $300