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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the WB700 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS matches up against the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB700

 A3000 IS WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB700 A3000 IS 
LaunchedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB700

 A3000 IS WB700 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS against the WB700.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and WB700.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB700 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB700 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $240 $300