Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Announced July 2013
- Replaced the Nikon AW100
- Newer Model is Nikon AW120
(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

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AW110 was introduced 6 months later than the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW110 scores against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung WB250F
AW110 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon AW110
WB250F | AW110 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB250F
AW110 | WB250F | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the AW110 and the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and WB250F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Samsung WB250F |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-07-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 life | 250 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $250 | $250 |