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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the WB50F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3200 IS scores versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 A3200 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A3200 IS

 WB50F A3200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB50F

 A3200 IS WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3200 IS vs the WB50F.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and WB50F.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB50F to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (207 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB50F Vlogging info
34
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 207 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $180