Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look closer at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very similar but the WB250F (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The WB250F was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WB250F grades vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the WB250F compared to the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and NEX-3.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The WB250F offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The newer WB250F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.