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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was announced 11 months earlier than the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A810 matches up versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung WB250F

 A810 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon A810

 WB250F A810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung WB250F

 A810 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A810 and the WB250F.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and WB250F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A810 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 220 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $250