Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)

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.

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A380
WB250F | A380 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung WB250F
A380 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A380
WB250F | A380 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A380 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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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 |