Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 5 years later than the WB250F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX70 HS grades versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the WB250F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and WB250F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and WB250F.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.