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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung WB250F versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was introduced 13 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB250F scores against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX350

 WB250F WX350 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung WB250F

 WX350 WB250F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX350

 WB250F WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony WX350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WB250F compared to the WX350.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and WX350.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX350 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB250F will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony WX350
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX350 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
Sony WX350 Landscape photography info
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery pack (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony WX350
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $270