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Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Successor is Canon G12
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon G11 versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G11 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the G11 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G11 was revealed 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the G11 scores vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung WB250F

 G11 WB250F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon G11

 WB250F G11 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung WB250F

 G11 WB250F 

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G11 and the WB250F.

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and WB250F is 83 and 93 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G11 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB250F will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged G11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
36
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (375 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G11 Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (375 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
60
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (375 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Canon G11 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-12-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $250