Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3400 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung WB800F
A3400 IS | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon A3400 IS
WB800F | A3400 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB800F
A3400 IS | WB800F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung WB800F | |
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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 |