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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2300 and Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 23 months prior to the WB350F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 matches up versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung WB350F

 A2300 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A2300

 WB350F A2300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung WB350F

 A2300 WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2300 vs the WB350F.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and WB350F.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A2300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Samsung WB350F Street photography information
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (276g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
66
lighter than average (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (276g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (276g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $139 $260