Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB50F
A3000 IS | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A3000 IS
WB50F | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB50F
A3000 IS | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |