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Canon N vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon N vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon N vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon N vs Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was manufactured within a month of the WB250F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the N scores versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung WB250F

 N WB250F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon N

 WB250F N 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung WB250F

 N WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N enjoys outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the N against the WB250F.

Canon N vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the N and WB250F.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
36
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
72
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic port
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon N vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $250