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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 13 months after the WB850F making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2500 grades vs the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung WB850F

 A2500 WB850F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon A2500

 WB850F A2500 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung WB850F

 A2500 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 vs the WB850F.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and WB850F is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and WB850F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A2500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Samsung WB850F
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Samsung WB850F Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Samsung WB850F
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (250 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB850F Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-09
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $109 $599