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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 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 W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was manufactured 3 years after the W330 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the WB250F grades vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W330

 WB250F W330 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung WB250F

 W330 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W330

 WB250F W330 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F versus the W330.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and W330.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger WB250F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony W330 Portrait photography features
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W330 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony W330
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $170