Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 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
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Samsung WB210. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung WB210
A3500 IS | WB210 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Crisper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Canon A3500 IS
WB210 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB210
A3500 IS | WB210 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung WB210 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $115 | $279 |