Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F
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![Canon PowerShot S95 front Canon PowerShot S95 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S95/Canon-S95-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB250F front Samsung WB250F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB250F/Samsung-WB250F-front.jpg)
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38 Features
44 Overall
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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Released November 2010
- Replaced the Canon S90
- Successor is Canon S100
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WB250F (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
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The S95 was unveiled 3 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S95 matches up versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Samsung WB250F
S95 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon S95
WB250F | S95 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon S95 and Samsung WB250F
S95 | WB250F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S95 versus the WB250F.
![Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Samsung-WB250F-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Samsung-WB250F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and WB250F.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S95 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB250F will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Samsung-WB250F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S95-vs-Samsung-WB250F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S95 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S95 | Samsung WB250F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-11-23 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 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 | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Price at release | $495 | $250 |