Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX50V

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 3 months before the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB250F grades versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX50V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB250F compared to the HX50V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and HX50V.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively.