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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 24 months earlier than the WB800F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 A3200 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A3200 IS

 WB800F A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB800F

 A3200 IS WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3200 IS and the WB800F.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and WB800F.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB800F to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB800F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB800F Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB800F Travel photography info
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
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really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $230 $300