Samsung WB250F vs Sony ZV-1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.