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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(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
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony TX5

 WB250F TX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung WB250F

 TX5 WB250F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony TX5

 WB250F TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
36
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony TX5
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony TX5
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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