Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- New Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB250F
SX150 IS | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX150 IS
WB250F | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB250F
SX150 IS | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the WB250F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WB250F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and WB250F.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | 306 gr (0.67 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 life | 130 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $249 | $250 |