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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB350F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 5 years prior to the WB350F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3000 IS grades versus the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 A3000 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB350F A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB350F

 A3000 IS WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has exterior 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 WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS versus the WB350F.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and WB350F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (276g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB350F Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than others in class (276g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB350F Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $260