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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was introduced 3 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB250F grades versus the HX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony HX1

 WB250F HX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013April 2009Fresher by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung WB250F

 HX1 WB250F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX1

 WB250F HX1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F offers exterior 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 HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the WB250F compared to the HX1.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and HX1 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and HX1.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB250F using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will result in greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WB250F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Sony HX1 Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony HX1
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony HX1
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
48
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (544 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sony HX1 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
22
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (544g)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony HX1
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 544 grams (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $47,999