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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled around the same time to the WB700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the WB700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB700

 A3200 IS WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon A3200 IS

 WB700 A3200 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB700

 A3200 IS WB700 
ReleasedJanuary 2011December 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has got 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) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS vs the WB700.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and WB700.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB700 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography information
42
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) ()
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $300