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Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
50
Imaging
47
Features
40
Overall
44
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon 1D MII N
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1565g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2005
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MII
  • Later Model is Canon 1D MIII
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1D MII N versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII N (8MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the 1D MII N (APS-H) and WB250F (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MII N was announced 8 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D MII N being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1D MII N grades against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MII N over the Samsung WB250F

 1D MII N WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon 1D MII N

 WB250F 1D MII N 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2005Fresher by 89 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D MII N and Samsung WB250F

 1D MII N WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D MII N has exterior dimensions of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D MII N and the WB250F.

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D MII N and WB250F is 50 and 93 respectively.

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D MII N and WB250F.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D MII N having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung WB250F will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D MII N will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1D MII N
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (8MP)
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
45
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,565 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
29
more heavy than average (1,565g)
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MII N Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-H)
delivers RAW formats
2 card slots
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MII N as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon 1D MII N vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MII N and Samsung WB250F
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II NSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS-1D Mark II N Samsung WB250F
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2005-08-22 2013-01-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options External -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 975 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), SD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch cost $5,900 $250