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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was brought out 18 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WB250F matches up vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony HX7V

 WB250F HX7V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB250F

 HX7V WB250F 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX7V

 WB250F HX7V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F compared to the HX7V.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX7V to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB250F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (226g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
Sony HX7V Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony HX7V
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $499