Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 II

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung WB250F and Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was released 5 months earlier than the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB250F scores vs the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F provides outer 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) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Samsung WB250F and Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F versus the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and RX100 II is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and RX100 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 II will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.