Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung WB850F
A3000 IS | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A3000 IS
WB850F | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung WB850F
A3000 IS | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung WB850F | |
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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 |