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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB250F and Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was manufactured 13 months later than the W650 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB250F grades versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony W650

 WB250F W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung WB250F

 W650 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony W650

 WB250F W650 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the WB250F and the W650.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and W650.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W650 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer WB250F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony W650
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony W650
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (124g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Sony W650 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony W650
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $140