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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX150

 WB250F WX150 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung WB250F

 WX150 WB250F 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX150

 WB250F WX150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and WX150 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Sony WX150 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony WX150
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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