Samsung WB250F vs Sony TX7

Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The WB250F was brought out 3 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB250F grades against the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WB250F vs the TX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and TX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB250F because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB250F will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger WB250F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.