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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Released March 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX1 IS grades vs the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX1 IS WB250F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB250F SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SX1 IS WB250F 

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the WB250F.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and WB250F is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and WB250F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
57
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $250