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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
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
  • Announced January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 A2100 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A2100 IS

 WB250F A2100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB250F

 A2100 IS WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung WB250F
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