Canon A490 vs Samsung WB250F

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon A490 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A490 was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A490 grades versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A490 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A490 compared to the WB250F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and WB250F.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A490 will be behind in sensor innovation.