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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX410 IS WB250F 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX410 IS

 WB250F SX410 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung WB250F

 SX410 IS WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (185 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (185 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (185 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung WB250F
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