Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX20

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Samsung WB250F versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was unveiled 11 months later than the TX20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB250F scores versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F features outside 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) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB250F vs the TX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony TX20 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger WB250F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.