Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R 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)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- New Model is Sony NEX-5T

Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung WB250F versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is pretty close but the WB250F (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

The WB250F was introduced 5 months after the NEX-5R which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB250F scores versus the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony NEX-5R
WB250F | NEX-5R |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Samsung WB250F
NEX-5R | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony NEX-5R
WB250F | NEX-5R | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same age |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB250F has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung WB250F versus Sony NEX-5R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the WB250F and the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and NEX-5R is 93 and 89 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and NEX-5R.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WB250F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 276 grams (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 910 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $750 |