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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(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
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A7S

 WB250F A7S 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung WB250F

 A7S WB250F 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2013More modern by 15 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7S

 WB250F A7S 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S size comparison

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

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S Portrait photography factors
36
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography features
Sony A7S Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
above average ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
weather proof
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
34
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
lighter than average in class (489g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A7S
 Samsung WB250FSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Alpha A7S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-04-06
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 489g (1.08 lbs)
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 rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $1,998