Canon 60D vs Samsung WB250F

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 60D versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and WB250F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 60D was launched 3 years before the WB250F which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 60D matches up against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60D enjoys exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon 60D versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 60D and the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and WB250F is 59 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 60D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 60D will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be behind in sensor tech.