Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30
93 Imaging
38 Features
44 Overall
40
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally referred to as WB500
(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
- Released January 2013
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HZ10W (10MP) and WB250F (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HZ10W was brought out 4 years before the WB250F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HZ10W matches up versus the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ10W & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ10W Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung WB250F
HZ10W | WB250F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung HZ10W
WB250F | HZ10W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | May 2009 | Newer by 44 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB250F
HZ10W | WB250F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ10W has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ10W vs the WB250F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and WB250F.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged HZ10W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung HZ10W | Samsung WB250F | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ10W | Samsung WB250F |
Also Known as | WB500 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2432 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $250 |