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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB250F and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB250F was launched 4 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the WB250F grades versus the H50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony H50

 WB250F H50 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung WB250F

 H50 WB250F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony H50

 WB250F H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the WB250F vs the H50.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and H50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB250F to produce more detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher WB250F provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony H50
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
Sony H50 Sports photography highlights
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
Sony H50 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (547 grams)
low MP (9 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony H50
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (547g)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony H50
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $80