Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7 III

Following is a complete review of the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The WB250F was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7 III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB250F grades versus the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha A7 III. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A7 III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WB250F against the A7 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and A7 III is 93 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and A7 III.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB250F with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 III will resolve more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.