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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 A1100 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A1100 IS

 WB250F A1100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB250F

 A1100 IS WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A1100 IS and the WB250F.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $250