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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(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
Sony WX10
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX10

 WB250F WX10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung WB250F

 WX10 WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX10

 WB250F WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
36
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony WX10
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (226g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony WX10
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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