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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 23 months prior to the WB35F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3400 IS matches up versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung WB35F

 A3400 IS WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon A3400 IS

 WB35F A3400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB35F

 A3400 IS WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3400 IS provides outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3400 IS versus the WB35F.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and WB35F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and WB35F.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB35F Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (126 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $130