Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The A3200 IS was launched 12 months prior to the WB850F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB850F
A3200 IS | WB850F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A3200 IS
WB850F | A3200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB850F
A3200 IS | WB850F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS has outer 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) and the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS and the WB850F.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Samsung-WB850F-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Samsung-WB850F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and WB850F.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB850F to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Samsung-WB850F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3200-IS-vs-Samsung-WB850F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung WB850F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung WB850F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $230 | $599 |