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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was revealed 12 months prior to the WB350F and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the WB350F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 A3500 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon A3500 IS

 WB350F A3500 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB350F

 A3500 IS WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS versus the WB350F.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WB350F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and WB350F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A3500 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (135g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (276 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
really wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection 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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" 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 200 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $115 $260