Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB800F
A3200 IS | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A3200 IS
WB800F | A3200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB800F
A3200 IS | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |