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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon D20 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D20 was released 6 months after the WB250F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D20 grades vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung WB250F

		

		

			
 D20 WB250F 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon D20

		

		

			
 WB250F D20 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung WB250F

		

		

			
 D20 WB250F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the D20 vs the WB250F.
Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D20 and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and WB250F.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon D20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
33
 manual focus
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
36
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon D20
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
52
 amazing zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
60
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (432mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon D20 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
44
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
44
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 missing mic socket
35
 rather wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot D20Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D20 Samsung WB250F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $250