Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WB250F was launched 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB250F grades against the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX10
WB250F | WX10 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung WB250F
WX10 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX10
WB250F | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F provides outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB250F versus the WX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and WX10.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WB250F should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $250 | $200 |