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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F 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 WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 4 years before the WB30F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 A3000 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB30F A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB30F

 A3000 IS WB30F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the WB30F.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and WB30F.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB30F to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB30F Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB30F as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $240 $180