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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 18 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB250F scores vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony HX9V

 WB250F HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung WB250F

 HX9V WB250F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX9V

 WB250F HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WB250F vs the HX9V.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer WB250F will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
36
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $328