Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung WB250F

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 19 months after the WB250F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX520 HS scores versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS against the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and WB250F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and WB250F.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.