Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung WB50F
A2500 | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A2500
WB50F | A2500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung WB50F
A2500 | WB50F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |