Samsung WB250F vs Sony QX1

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was launched 20 months earlier than the QX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB250F grades against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F comes with external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB250F vs Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB250F versus the QX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and QX1 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and QX1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony QX1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older WB250F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.