Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 132 HS
(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
- Released January 2013
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the Elph 115 IS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Elph 115 IS was released about the same time to the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon Elph 115 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Elph 115 IS grades vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon Elph 115 IS & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung WB250F
Elph 115 IS | WB250F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon Elph 115 IS
WB250F | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung WB250F
Elph 115 IS | WB250F | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon Elph 115 IS provides outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Canon Elph 115 IS versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Elph 115 IS against the WB250F.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Elph 115 IS and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Elph 115 IS and WB250F.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon Elph 115 IS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon Elph 115 IS | Samsung WB250F |
Also called | IXUS 132 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
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 | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 170 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $225 | $250 |