Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony RX100
- Successor is Sony RX100 III
Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB250F and Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The WB250F was released 5 months earlier than the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB250F scores vs the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony RX100 II
WB250F | RX100 II | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung WB250F
RX100 II | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony RX100 II
WB250F | RX100 II | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F provides outer 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) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB250F and Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F versus the RX100 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and RX100 II is 93 and 89 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and RX100 II.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 281 grams (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $250 | $598 |