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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon A3500 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
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was unveiled 13 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores against the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung WB150F

		

		

			
 A3500 IS WB150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
 WB150F A3500 IS 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB150F

		

		

			
 A3500 IS WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3500 IS against the WB150F.
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and WB150F.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
42
 focusing manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch to focus
 lighter than average (135g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB150F Sports photography information
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (200 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 amazing zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
68
 lighter than average (135g)
 has touch to focus
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery power (200 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (432mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
 quite wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery power (200 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
34
 quite wide (28mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone jack
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (188g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $115 $230