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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was announced 11 months earlier than the WB50F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2500 matches up vs the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung WB50F

 A2500 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A2500

 WB50F A2500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung WB50F

 A2500 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 vs the WB50F.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and WB50F.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A2500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Samsung WB50F Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB50F Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB50F as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $180