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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon Elph 115 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon Elph 115 IS
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 Elph 115 IS WB250F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon Elph 115 IS

 WB250F Elph 115 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung WB250F

 Elph 115 IS WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (170 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
63
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (170 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than others (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (170 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon Elph 115 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon Elph 115 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon Elph 115 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon Elph 115 ISSamsung WB250F
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