Samsung WB250F vs Sony W220

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was announced 4 years after the W220 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WB250F grades versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in 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) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WB250F compared to the W220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB250F to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer WB250F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.