Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony HX7V
WB250F | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung WB250F
HX7V | WB250F | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony HX7V
WB250F | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung WB250F versus Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |