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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 3 months after the WB250F and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX270 HS WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX270 HS

 WB250F SX270 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB250F

 SX270 HS WB250F 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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 the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the WB250F.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and WB250F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (233g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (233g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $284 $250