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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2300 versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 23 months prior to the WB35F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2300 matches up against the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung WB35F

 A2300 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon A2300

 WB35F A2300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung WB35F

 A2300 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2300 features external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 versus Samsung WB35F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A2300 versus the WB35F.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and WB35F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
31
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $139 $130