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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A3400 IS versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was released very close to the WB850F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3400 IS scores vs the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung WB850F

 A3400 IS WB850F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A3400 IS

 WB850F A3400 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB850F

 A3400 IS WB850F 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3400 IS features 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) and the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A3400 IS versus the WB850F.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and WB850F.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB850F Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung WB850F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $599