Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB850F
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
32
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
43
Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs
Canon A1300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
(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
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Released January 2012
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1300 scores against the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Samsung WB850F. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung WB850F
| A1300 | WB850F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A1300
| WB850F | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung WB850F
| A1300 | WB850F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1300 and the WB850F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and WB850F.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Canon A1300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition (250g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB850F Vlogging highlights
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung WB850F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung WB850F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 220 shots | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $119 | $599 |