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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX620 HS WB250F 
RevealedMay 2016January 2013Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX620 HS

 WB250F SX620 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB250F

 SX620 HS WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung WB250F
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