Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung WB350F
A3100 IS | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A3100 IS
WB350F | A3100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 48 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB350F
A3100 IS | WB350F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Samsung WB350F | |
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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 |