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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX600 HS
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX610 HS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was launched 2 years after the WB250F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the WB250F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX610 HS WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX610 HS

 WB250F SX610 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB250F

 SX610 HS WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS offers outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has specifications 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 SX610 HS versus Samsung WB250F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the WB250F.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (191 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 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 191 gr (0.42 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $214 $250