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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was launched 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB250F matches up versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony S2100

 WB250F S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung WB250F

 S2100 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony S2100

 WB250F S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony S2100 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).

Check out the Samsung WB250F versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WB250F against the S2100.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB250F to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher WB250F should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony S2100 Portrait photography features
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony S2100
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony S2100
69
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony S2100
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 226 grams (0.50 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
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 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 - 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 1 1
Launch cost $250 $0