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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 24 months before the WB30F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3300 IS grades versus the WB30F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung WB30F

 A3300 IS WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Canon A3300 IS

 WB30F A3300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB30F

 A3300 IS WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS features exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS versus the WB30F.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WB30F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB30F Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB30F Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB30F
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB30F
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung WB30F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung WB30F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life 230 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $180