Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WB250F grades vs the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F enjoys outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WB250F against the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and RX100 VA is 93 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB250F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WB250F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.