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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Samsung WB250F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 4 years before the WB250F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX200 IS WB250F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB250F SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SX200 IS WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS has external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 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).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS and the WB250F.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and WB250F.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
63
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
43
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $329 $250