Samsung WB250F vs Sony WX1

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was revealed 3 years after the WX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WB250F grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F features outer 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the WB250F vs the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and WX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB250F will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger WB250F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.