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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A3000 IS versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3000 IS grades vs the WB800F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 A3000 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB800F A3000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB800F

 A3000 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS versus the WB800F.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and WB800F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
reasonably wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $240 $300