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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon AW110
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 16 months prior to the WB250F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the AW100 scores versus the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung WB250F

 AW100 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon AW100

 WB250F AW100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB250F

 AW100 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the AW100 compared to the WB250F.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and WB250F.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB250F Travel photography advice
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Samsung WB250F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $250