Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX66

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 11 months after the TX66 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB250F scores versus the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has got exterior dimensions 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the WB250F compared to the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and TX66.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WB250F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.