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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is relatively similar but the WB250F (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WB250F was released 3 years prior to the A7S II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WB250F matches up vs the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A7S II

 WB250F A7S II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung WB250F

 A7S II WB250F 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2013More modern by 33 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A7S II

 WB250F A7S II 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F features exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A7S II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB250F versus the A7S II.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and A7S II.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WB250F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung WB250F will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
36
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony A7S II
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
Sony A7S II Sports photography factors
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (370 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
49
environment proof
low battery pack (370 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
Sony A7S II Landscape photography details
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sony A7S II
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A7S II
 Samsung WB250FSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-10-12
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 169
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 627 grams (1.38 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $2,767