Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB250F and Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WB250F was revealed 3 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WB250F matches up vs the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W350
WB250F | W350 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB250F
W350 | WB250F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W350
WB250F | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F comes with external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung WB250F and Sony W350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WB250F and the W350.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and W350.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WB250F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | 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 speed | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $200 |