Samsung WB250F vs Sony H200

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB250F and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was brought out within a month of the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WB250F scores against the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB250F and Sony H200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F and the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and H200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and H200.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.