Samsung WB250F vs Sony a5100

Below is a extensive assessment of the Samsung WB250F versus Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was announced 19 months prior to the a5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WB250F matches up versus the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB250F has outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB250F vs the a5100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and a5100 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and a5100.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a5100 will produce extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older WB250F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.