Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung WB250F
A1100 IS | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A1100 IS
WB250F | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung WB250F
A1100 IS | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |