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Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony RX1R

 WB250F RX1R 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung WB250F

 RX1R WB250F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony RX1R

 WB250F RX1R 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R size comparison

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

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R Landscape photography information
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
35
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482 grams)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony RX1R
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-06-26
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $2,798