Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9
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38 Features
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99 Imaging
38 Features
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 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
- Revealed January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony WX9
WB250F | WX9 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung WB250F
WX9 | WB250F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX9
WB250F | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |