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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 5 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3000 IS grades versus the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 A3000 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB50F A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB50F

 A3000 IS WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features outer measurements 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 WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS vs the WB50F.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and WB50F.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB50F Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (207g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $180