Samsung WB250F vs Sony A100

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A100 (10MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WB250F was introduced 6 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WB250F matches up versus the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F offers outside 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 A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WB250F against the A100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and A100 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB250F and A100.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WB250F with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB250F will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WB250F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.