Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
(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 SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX730 HS was released 4 years after the WB250F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB250F
SX730 HS | WB250F | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2013 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX730 HS
WB250F | SX730 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB250F
SX730 HS | WB250F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 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).
Examine the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS against the WB250F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and WB250F.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2017-04-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 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 file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $250 |