Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 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
- Released January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX30
WB250F | WX30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung WB250F
WX30 | WB250F | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX30
WB250F | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |