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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and WB250F (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 3 years later than the WB250F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A900 grades versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Samsung WB250F

 A900 WB250F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon A900

 WB250F A900 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Samsung WB250F

 A900 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the WB250F.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and WB250F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and WB250F.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer A900 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography factors
40
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography information
Samsung WB250F Sports photography information
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix A900Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $250