Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II 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)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Older Model is Sony A7R
- Successor is Sony A7R III
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WB250F was brought out 3 years prior to the A7R II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WB250F matches up vs the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A7R II
WB250F | A7R II | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Samsung WB250F
A7R II | WB250F | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7R II
WB250F | A7R II | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F provides external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB250F vs the A7R II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and A7R II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB250F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will result in extra detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind in sensor tech.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 42 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7974 x 5316 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 399 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 625 gr (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 290 photos |
Form of battery | - | 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 | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $250 | $2,913 |