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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX220 HS was brought out 23 months earlier than the WB250F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX220 HS scores versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung WB250F

 SX220 HS WB250F 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Canon SX220 HS

 WB250F SX220 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 23 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB250F

 SX220 HS WB250F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX220 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).

Contrast the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS vs the WB250F.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX220 HS and WB250F.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
38
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX220 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
60
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
41
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
34
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Samsung WB250F
 Canon SX220 HSSamsung WB250F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon SX220 HS Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $250