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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Updated by Sony A68
Photography Glossary

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A65 (24MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WB250F was announced 14 months after the A65 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WB250F matches up versus the A65 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A65

 WB250F A65 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 14 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung WB250F

 A65 WB250F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A65

 WB250F A65 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB250F has got external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WB250F vs the A65.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WB250F and A65 is 93 and 64 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and A65.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WB250F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A65 will give more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer WB250F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
Sony A65 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony A65
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony A65
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony A65
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A65
 Samsung WB250FSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony SLT-A65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 622 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $700