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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS grades versus the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 A3200 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A3200 IS

 WB250F A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB250F

 A3200 IS WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS against the WB250F.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and WB250F.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $250