Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.