Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung WB250F

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.