Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7R IV

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was unveiled 7 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB250F matches up vs the A7R IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F offers external 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) and the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB250F vs the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will offer you extra detail having an extra 47MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.