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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was announced 6 months before the TX30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB250F grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony TX30

 WB250F TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung WB250F

 TX30 WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony TX30

 WB250F TX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F enjoys 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) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F vs the TX30.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and TX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX30 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony TX30
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony TX30
69
lighter than competition (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proof
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
Sony TX30 Landscape photography features
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
Sony TX30 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony TX30
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $230