Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB250F
SD960 IS | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SD960 IS
WB250F | SD960 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB250F
SD960 IS | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |