Samsung WB250F vs Sony NEX-C3

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung WB250F and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very close but the WB250F (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB250F was revealed 17 months later than the NEX-C3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WB250F grades against the NEX-C3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F has got exterior 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 NEX-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB250F and Sony NEX-C3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB250F and the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and NEX-C3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and NEX-C3.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB250F having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-C3 will result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern WB250F should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.