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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 24 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3000 IS grades against the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 A3000 IS WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A3000 IS

 WB850F A3000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB850F

 A3000 IS WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS and the WB850F.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and WB850F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB850F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB850F as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung WB850F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $599