Samsung WB250F vs Sony A450
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010
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Let's look more closely at the Samsung WB250F and Sony A450, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the WB250F (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe WB250F was released 3 years after the A450 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the WB250F matches up vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A450
| WB250F | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Samsung WB250F
| A450 | WB250F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A450
| WB250F | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F features outer dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the WB250F vs the A450.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and A450.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The WB250F includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more modern WB250F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 560 grams (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 1050 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $250 | $1,241 |