Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Announced March 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A3000
Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB250F was announced 14 months earlier than the a3500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB250F matches up versus the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony a3500
WB250F | a3500 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung WB250F
a3500 | WB250F | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony a3500
WB250F | a3500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WB250F versus the a3500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and a3500.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB250F having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a3500 will provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind in sensor innovation.
Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $250 | $398 |