Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB250F and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A65
WB250F | A65 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | November 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung WB250F
A65 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A65
WB250F | A65 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung WB250F | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |