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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • New Model is Sony A35
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB250F (14MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively close but the WB250F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The WB250F was revealed 2 years later than the A33 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WB250F matches up against the A33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A33

 WB250F A33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2010Fresher by 29 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB250F

 A33 WB250F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A33

 WB250F A33 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WB250F versus the A33.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and A33 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and A33.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The WB250F offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The newer WB250F provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography details
Sony A33 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony A33
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony A33
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (340 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
Sony A33 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A33
 Samsung WB250FSony SLT-A33
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony SLT-A33
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $230