Samsung WB250F vs Sony A58

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was unveiled 10 months prior to the A58 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WB250F scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB250F and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. 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 A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A58 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WB250F compared to the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and A58 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB250F and A58.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB250F with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A58 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WB250F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.