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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX80

 WB250F WX80 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB250F

 WX80 WB250F 

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX80

 WB250F WX80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
Sony WX80 Sports photography information
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others (124g)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony WX80
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 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 distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $276