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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F 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 WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was introduced 11 months prior to the WB800F and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A3400 IS matches up vs the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 A3400 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A3400 IS

 WB800F A3400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB800F

 A3400 IS WB800F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A3400 IS versus the WB800F.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and WB800F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and WB800F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A3400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB800F Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
35
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung WB800F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $300