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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A1200 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon A1200 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 24 months prior to the WB250F making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1200 matches up vs the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung WB250F

 A1200 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A1200

 WB250F A1200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung WB250F

 A1200 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon A1200 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1200 and the WB250F.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and WB250F.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
23
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
27
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $250