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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was released 2 years after the W530 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WB250F scores vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W530

 WB250F W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung WB250F

 W530 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W530

 WB250F W530 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F has outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WB250F against the W530.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and W530.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WB250F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
36
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
Sony W530 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
Sony W530 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
Sony W530 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony W530
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony W530
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $269