Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 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
- Introduced January 2013
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB250F & Sony SLT-A33. The full galleries are available at Samsung WB250F Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A33
WB250F | A33 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung WB250F
A33 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A33
WB250F | A33 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
See the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |