Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB800F
A3000 IS | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A3000 IS
WB800F | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB800F
A3000 IS | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |