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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W370

 WB250F W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung WB250F

 W370 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W370

 WB250F W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 size comparison

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

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony W370 Portrait photography features
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony W370
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony W370
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 179g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $230