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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 4 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB250F matches up versus the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony S930

 WB250F S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung WB250F

 S930 WB250F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony S930

 WB250F S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WB250F against the S930.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and S930.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern WB250F should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sony S930
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony S930
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
Sony S930 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony S930
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $219