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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was revealed 4 years before the WB30F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 A2100 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A2100 IS

 WB30F A2100 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB30F

 A2100 IS WB30F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the WB30F.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB30F
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB30F Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2100 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $220 $180