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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was launched 12 months after the TX200V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WB250F grades versus the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony TX200V

 WB250F TX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB250F

 TX200V WB250F 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony TX200V

 WB250F TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F features external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WB250F and the TX200V.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and TX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher WB250F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
Sony TX200V Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony TX200V
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Battery life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $500