Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Released July 2011
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB210 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A3000 IS was brought out 18 months before the WB210 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS scores against the WB210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB210
A3000 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A3000 IS
WB210 | A3000 IS | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB210
A3000 IS | WB210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS and the WB210.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and WB210.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB210 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung WB210 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $240 | $279 |