Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Samsung WB250F and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB250F was introduced 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WB250F scores vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony S2000
WB250F | S2000 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung WB250F
S2000 | WB250F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony S2000
WB250F | S2000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Samsung WB250F and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB250F against the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and S2000.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB250F to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent WB250F provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $250 | $225 |