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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the WB250F (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was launched 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the WB250F scores versus the A560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A560

 WB250F A560 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010Newer by 29 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung WB250F

 A560 WB250F 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A560

 WB250F A560 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F offers outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WB250F and the A560.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and A560 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and A560.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The WB250F comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The newer WB250F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A560 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
Sony A560 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
Sony A560 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (226g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony A560
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A560
 Samsung WB250FSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One 2
Cost at launch $250 $650