Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB700

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 11 months prior to the WB700 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3100 IS matches up against the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and WB700.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB700 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.