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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 8 months after the WB250F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX510 HS WB250F 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 8 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX510 HS

 WB250F SX510 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB250F

 SX510 HS WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the WB250F.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and WB250F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and WB250F.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
34
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $250