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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 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
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the WB30F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 A3100 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A3100 IS

 WB30F A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB30F

 A3100 IS WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has outside measurements 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 WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the WB30F.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and WB30F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB30F Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung WB30F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $159 $180