Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was released 24 months prior to the WB30F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up against the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB30F
A3200 IS | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A3200 IS
WB30F | A3200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB30F
A3200 IS | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS comes with exterior measurements 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 WB30F has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A3200 IS against the WB30F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and WB30F.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB30F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung WB30F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $230 | $180 |