Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 13 months earlier than the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB250F scores against the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has 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) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F versus the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and HX400V.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX400V to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older WB250F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.