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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 4 years before the WB35F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A3300 IS scores versus the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung WB35F

 A3300 IS WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon A3300 IS

 WB35F A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB35F

 A3300 IS WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the WB35F.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and WB35F.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
65
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung WB35F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life 230 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $130