Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung WB250F and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was released 3 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB250F matches up vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F features outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Samsung WB250F and Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WB250F against the W370.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and W370.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer WB250F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.