Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R

Below, we are matching up the Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The WB250F was announced 5 months prior to the RX1R so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB250F matches up versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has outside 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) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the WB250F and the RX1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and RX1R.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB250F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R will resolve more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.