Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(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
- Launched January 2014

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3000 IS scores vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB35F
A3000 IS | WB35F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon A3000 IS
WB35F | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB35F
A3000 IS | WB35F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS vs the WB35F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and WB35F.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB35F to offer greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung WB35F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $240 | $130 |