Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 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
- 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

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").

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX80
WB250F | WX80 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung WB250F
WX80 | WB250F |
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Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX80
WB250F | WX80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |