Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WB250F was manufactured 2 years later than the W570 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB250F scores against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W570
WB250F | W570 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 25 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung WB250F
W570 | WB250F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W570
WB250F | W570 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F provides outside 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WB250F vs the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and W570.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W570 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB250F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W570 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $159 |