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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was brought out 24 months prior to the WB850F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS grades vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 A3100 IS WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A3100 IS

 WB850F A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB850F

 A3100 IS WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the WB850F.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and WB850F.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB850F to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3100 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $159 $599