Samsung WB250F vs Sony A99

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung WB250F and Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was brought out at a similar time to the A99 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WB250F scores versus the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB250F and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB250F Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB250F and Sony A99 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WB250F and the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WB250F and A99 is 93 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB250F and A99.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB250F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A99 will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.