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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 18 months after the WB210 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores versus the WB210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung WB210

 A3500 IS WB210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A3500 IS

 WB210 A3500 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB210

 A3500 IS WB210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS and the WB210.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and WB210.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB210 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (174g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Samsung WB210 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Samsung WB210 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB210
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung WB210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 174g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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