Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
(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
Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX220 HS was launched 23 months earlier than the WB800F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX220 HS grades vs the WB800F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung WB800F
SX220 HS | WB800F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX220 HS
WB800F | SX220 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB800F
SX220 HS | WB800F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX220 HS versus the WB800F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and WB800F.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX220 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Samsung WB800F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $399 | $300 |