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Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony RX100 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony RX100 II

 WB250F RX100 II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung WB250F

 RX100 II WB250F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony RX100 II

 WB250F RX100 II 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
Sony RX100 II Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
Sony RX100 II Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
80
good battery life (350 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography features
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 II Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
37
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (281g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
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