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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W350

 WB250F W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung WB250F

 W350 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W350

 WB250F W350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
Sony W350 Portrait photography advice
36
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony W350
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
Sony W350 Landscape photography features
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sony W350
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony W350
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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