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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was unveiled 3 years after the H20 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WB250F grades against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony H20

 WB250F H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung WB250F

 H20 WB250F 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony H20

 WB250F H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F has external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WB250F vs the H20.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and H20.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer WB250F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography information
Sony H20 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony H20
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $249