Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX100V

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was brought out 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WB250F scores versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony TX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F and the TX100V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and TX100V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX100V to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WB250F provides an advantage in sensor tech.