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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was announced 23 months earlier than the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3400 IS matches up against the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 A3400 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A3400 IS

 WB350F A3400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB350F

 A3400 IS WB350F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3400 IS vs the WB350F.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A3400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB350F Travel photography features
68
lighter than others (126 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (276g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB350F Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 180 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $260