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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 20 months before the WB750 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3000 IS matches up against the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB750

 A3000 IS WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB750 A3000 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB750

 A3000 IS WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS vs the WB750.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and WB750 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and WB750.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to produce extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
41
manual focus
decent MP (13MP)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB750
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (193g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB750
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (193g)
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
48
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2011-09-01
Physical type 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 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $240 $339