Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB250F versus Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The WB250F was released 12 months before the a5000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WB250F scores vs the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WB250F and the a5000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and a5000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and a5000.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.