Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 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)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7 II

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

The WB250F was brought out 12 months before the A7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WB250F matches up vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A7
WB250F | A7 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung WB250F
A7 | WB250F | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7
WB250F | A7 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F features outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Check out the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the WB250F versus the A7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and A7.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB250F featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 will render extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older WB250F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha A7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 117 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max 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 | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 474 grams (1.04 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $250 | $798 |