Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Released February 2015
(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
- Introduced January 2013

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was unveiled 2 years after the WB250F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX410 IS scores vs the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung WB250F
SX410 IS | WB250F | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX410 IS
WB250F | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung WB250F
SX410 IS | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the WB250F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and WB250F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and WB250F.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.5fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 185 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $199 | $250 |