Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB250F

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 19 months later than the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the WB250F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and WB250F is 81 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.