Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very well matched but the WB250F (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The WB250F was released 15 months earlier than the A7S making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB250F grades against the A7S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB250F vs the A7S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and A7S is 93 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and A7S.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB250F due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB250F will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.