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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is relatively similar but the WB250F (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The WB250F was revealed 3 years later than the A380 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB250F matches up versus the A380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A380

 WB250F A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung WB250F

 A380 WB250F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A380

 WB250F A380 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F against the A380.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and A380.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The WB250F has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The newer WB250F provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
Sony A380 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
Sony A380 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
53
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sony A380 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
Sony A380 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A380
 Samsung WB250FSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 519g (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $899