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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB5500
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was released 3 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HZ50W grades versus the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung WB250F

 HZ50W WB250F 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung HZ50W

 WB250F HZ50W 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2010Newer by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB250F

 HZ50W WB250F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ50W has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HZ50W against the WB250F.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ50W and WB250F is 70 and 93 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ50W and WB250F.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged HZ50W will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ50W
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
48
long zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
58
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ50W Samsung WB250F
Also referred to as WB5500 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-05-03 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 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
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $250