Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony HX1
WB250F | HX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | April 2009 | Fresher by 46 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung WB250F
HX1 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX1
WB250F | HX1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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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 |