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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX730 HS WB250F 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX730 HS

 WB250F SX730 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB250F

 SX730 HS WB250F 
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography info
Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than others (300 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone support
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung WB250F
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