Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010
Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB250F was launched 2 years after the TX5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB250F scores versus the TX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony TX5
WB250F | TX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung WB250F
TX5 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony TX5
WB250F | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has got external 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F vs the TX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and TX5.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung WB250F will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WB250F will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $239 |