Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 2 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX530 HS grades against the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS compared to the WB250F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and WB250F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX530 HS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX530 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.