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Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was brought out 11 months earlier than the WB250F so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1300 matches up versus the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung WB250F

 A1300 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A1300

 WB250F A1300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung WB250F

 A1300 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1300 compared to the WB250F.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and WB250F.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1300 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $250