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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony S2000

 WB250F S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Samsung WB250F

 S2000 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony S2000

 WB250F S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
36
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony S2000
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony S2000
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony S2000
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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