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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 A3200 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A3200 IS

 WB30F A3200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB30F

 A3200 IS WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB30F
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB30F Travel photography details
72
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (128g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB30F
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB30F Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung WB30F
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