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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Samsung WB210
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB210

 A3000 IS WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kClearer screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB210 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB210

 A3000 IS WB210 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (174g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB210
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (174 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB210
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