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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years after the WB800F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX730 HS grades against the WB800F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX730 HS WB800F 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX730 HS

 WB800F SX730 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB800F

 SX730 HS WB800F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS vs the WB800F.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and WB800F is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and WB800F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB800F
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Samsung WB800F Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB800F Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone port
35
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung WB800F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $300