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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was revealed 2 years after the WX9 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WB250F matches up vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX9

 WB250F WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB250F

 WX9 WB250F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX9

 WB250F WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has got 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the WB250F against the WX9.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and WX9.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX9 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern WB250F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony WX9
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony WX9
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony WX9
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 226 grams (0.50 pounds) -
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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 $188