Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3N
- Later Model is Sony a5100

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000 Overview
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.

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony a5000
WB250F | a5000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung WB250F
a5000 | WB250F | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony a5000
WB250F | a5000 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Samsung WB250F versus Sony a5000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5000 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha a5000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung WB250F | Sony Alpha a5000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-432mm (18.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1089 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 420 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $448 |