Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2016
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was introduced 3 years after the WB250F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung WB250F
SX620 HS | WB250F | |||
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Revealed | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 41 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX620 HS
WB250F | SX620 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB250F
SX620 HS | WB250F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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).
Check out the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS vs the WB250F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and WB250F.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-05-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 lbs) | 226g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $279 | $250 |