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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 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 S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was brought out 3 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WB250F scores versus the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony S980

 WB250F S980 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung WB250F

 S980 WB250F 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony S980

 WB250F S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB250F compared to the S980.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and S980 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and S980.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WB250F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
Sony S980 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Sony S980 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
Sony S980 Sports photography factors
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony S980
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sony S980
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony S980
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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 - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $300