Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB250F was unveiled 11 months after the WX150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB250F scores against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX150
WB250F | WX150 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB250F
WX150 | WB250F | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX150
WB250F | WX150 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F features physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB250F versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB250F compared to the WX150.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and WX150.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher WB250F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $300 |