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Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony a1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was manufactured 9 years prior to the a1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the WB250F grades versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony a1

 WB250F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung WB250F

 a1 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2013Newer by 98 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kClearer screen (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony a1

 WB250F a1 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F enjoys exterior 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 a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB250F compared to the a1.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and a1 is 93 and 61 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and a1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony a1 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony a1 Portrait photography features
36
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
89
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/400s)
sensor resolution is excellent (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
Sony a1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony a1
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (530 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
Sony a1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery (530 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (50 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
Sony a1 Landscape photography factors
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (530 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sony a1
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony a1
 Samsung WB250FSony Alpha a1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Alpha a1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Number of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $250 $6,498