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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was released 3 years prior to the HX90V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the WB250F scores vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony HX90V

 WB250F HX90V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Samsung WB250F

 HX90V WB250F 
RevealedApril 2015January 2013More modern by 27 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX90V

 WB250F HX90V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WB250F versus the HX90V.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
36
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
69
lighter than others (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (245g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony HX90V
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $440