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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 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 SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS grades versus the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX10 IS WB250F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX10 IS

 WB250F SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SX10 IS WB250F 

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS against the WB250F.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and WB250F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and WB250F.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detection autofocus
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
low MP (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
34
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
52
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $275 $250