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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB850F
(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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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 A3200 IS WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A3200 IS

 WB850F A3200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB850F

 A3200 IS WB850F 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography factors
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good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
72
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung WB850F
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