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Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung WB250F and Sony G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB250F was announced 4 years after the G3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WB250F matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony G3

 WB250F G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung WB250F

 G3 WB250F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony G3

 WB250F G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung WB250F provides outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB250F compared to the G3.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and G3.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer WB250F provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
Sony G3 Portrait photography advice
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony G3
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long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
Sony G3 Travel photography information
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lighter than others (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
Sony G3 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony G3
 Samsung WB250FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $200