Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was announced 12 months before the WB150F so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3200 IS scores against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB150F
A3200 IS | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A3200 IS
WB150F | A3200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB150F
A3200 IS | WB150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS and the WB150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and WB150F.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $230 | $230 |