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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was unveiled 18 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WB250F grades vs the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX30

 WB250F WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB250F

 WX30 WB250F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX30

 WB250F WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB250F and the WX30.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and WX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WB250F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony WX30
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Sony WX30 Sports photography details
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony WX30
69
lighter than average (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony WX30
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $259