Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2011
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Below, we are looking at the Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A3100 IS was introduced 18 months earlier than the WB210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3100 IS grades vs the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung WB210
| A3100 IS | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 1k | Sharper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A3100 IS
| WB210 | A3100 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB210
| A3100 IS | WB210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the WB210.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and WB210.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB210 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Samsung WB210 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| 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) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $159 | $279 |