Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Announced January 2013

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2100 IS was announced 4 years prior to the WB250F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2100 IS grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung WB250F
A2100 IS | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A2100 IS
WB250F | A2100 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB250F
A2100 IS | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS has got external measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A2100 IS and the WB250F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and WB250F.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung WB250F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $220 | $250 |