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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was announced 4 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD960 IS scores vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SD960 IS WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB250F SD960 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SD960 IS WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

Examine the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD960 IS compared to the WB250F.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SD960 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD960 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD960 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
36
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD960 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (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 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 ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $250