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Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close but the N100 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was launched 13 months after the WB250F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the N100 matches up against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung WB250F

 N100 WB250F 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon N100

 WB250F N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung WB250F

 N100 WB250F 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 and the WB250F.

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and WB250F.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The N100 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung WB250F will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern N100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
33
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW files
35
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
65
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (289g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N100
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
34
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (289 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Canon N100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $250