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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was introduced 24 months earlier than the WB250F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A3300 IS grades vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 A3300 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A3300 IS

 WB250F A3300 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB250F

 A3300 IS WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the WB250F.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 149g (0.33 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical 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 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 230 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $250