Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Samsung WB350F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung WB350F
| A2300 | WB350F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A2300
| WB350F | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 23 months | |
| Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
| Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung WB350F
| A2300 | WB350F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.
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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung 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 |