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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WB250F was unveiled 11 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB250F scores against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony HX10V

 WB250F HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung WB250F

 HX10V WB250F 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX10V

 WB250F HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F offers outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the WB250F vs the HX10V.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and HX10V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern WB250F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
45
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sony HX10V Vlogging information
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $616