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Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB250F and Sony ZV-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was announced 8 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the WB250F matches up against the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony ZV-1

 WB250F ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Samsung WB250F

 ZV-1 WB250F 
LaunchedMay 2020January 2013More modern by 89 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony ZV-1

 WB250F ZV-1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F features physical measurements 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 ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WB250F compared to the ZV-1.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and ZV-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB250F using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung WB250F
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
81
lighter than others (294g)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
86
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than others (294g)
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony ZV-1
 Samsung WB250FSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB250F Sony ZV-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-432mm (18.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $750