Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony TX200V
WB250F | TX200V | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung WB250F
TX200V | WB250F | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony TX200V
WB250F | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |