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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SD1300 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SD1300 IS

 WB250F SD1300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SD1300 IS WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS provides external dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions 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 employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS and the WB250F.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and WB250F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older SD1300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1300 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung WB250F
Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $250