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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB350F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 5 years before the WB350F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A3100 IS scores against the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 A3100 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A3100 IS

 WB350F A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB350F

 A3100 IS WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS provides 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) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS and the WB350F.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and WB350F.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung WB350F to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB350F Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung WB350F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2014-01-07
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect 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)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" 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, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $159 $260