Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was manufactured at a similar time to the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB250F grades vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F features outside 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) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F vs the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and WX80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.