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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 12 months prior to the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3300 IS scores against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 A3300 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A3300 IS

 WB150F A3300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB150F

 A3300 IS WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the WB150F.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WB150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $230