Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Updated by Sony A7R II
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WB250F was unveiled 13 months prior to the A7R making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the WB250F grades vs the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A7R
WB250F | A7R | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung WB250F
A7R | WB250F | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7R
WB250F | A7R | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB250F vs the A7R.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and A7R is 93 and 78 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and A7R.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB250F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will resolve more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older WB250F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha A7R |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 465g (1.03 lb) |
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 score | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $250 | $1,898 |