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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W510, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 2 years after the W510 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WB250F grades vs the W510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W510

 WB250F W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung WB250F

 W510 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W510

 WB250F W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and W510 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and W510.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB250F to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer WB250F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony W510
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony W510
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony W510
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $250 $99