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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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
Photography Glossary

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SD4000 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SD4000 IS

 WB250F SD4000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SD4000 IS WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the WB250F.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and WB250F.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Samsung WB250F
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $250