Samsung WB250F vs Sony W610
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W610 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W610 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung WB250F and Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WB250F was released 13 months after the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB250F scores against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W610
WB250F | W610 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung WB250F
W610 | WB250F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W610
WB250F | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F enjoys physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB250F and Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WB250F vs the W610.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and W610.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern WB250F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $200 |