Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Released September 2014
- Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
(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

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung WB250F
SX60 HS | WB250F | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 21 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX60 HS
WB250F | SX60 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung WB250F
SX60 HS | WB250F | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Samsung WB250F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-09-16 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.4 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $549 | $250 |