Samsung WB250F vs Sony W710

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was announced very close to the W710 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WB250F matches up versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F features physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB250F versus Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB250F and the W710.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and W710.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W710 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.