Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 21 months after the WB250F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX60 HS grades against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX60 HS and the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and WB250F is 61 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and WB250F.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.