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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
65
Features
62
Overall
63

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A900 (25MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The WB250F was brought out 4 years after the A900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB250F matches up against the A900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A900

 WB250F A900 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2008Newer by 52 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Samsung WB250F

 A900 WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A900

 WB250F A900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F features outer dimensions 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 A900 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB250F versus Sony A900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WB250F compared to the A900.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and A900 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and A900.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A900 will show more detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WB250F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
Sony A900 Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has manual focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony A900
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
Sony A900 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
weather sealing
high megapixels (25MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sony A900 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
Sony A900 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A900
 Samsung WB250FSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2008-10-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection 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) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 880 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $250 $2,736