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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was introduced 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3500 IS grades against the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung WB700

 A3500 IS WB700 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2010More modern by 25 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon A3500 IS

 WB700 A3500 IS 
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB700

 A3500 IS WB700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS comes with 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 WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS against the WB700.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and WB700.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A3500 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB700 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB700 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB700 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (135 grams)
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB700 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-12-28
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
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