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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 3 years before the WB250F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX20 IS scores versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX20 IS WB250F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX20 IS

 WB250F SX20 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SX20 IS WB250F 

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS against the WB250F.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and WB250F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and WB250F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (600g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (600g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
50
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (600 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
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, 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
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 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $250