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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SD1200 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WB250F SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SD1200 IS WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the WB250F.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and WB250F.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
25
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung WB250F
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $250