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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung WB250F

 AW110 WB250F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon AW110

 WB250F AW110 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB250F

 AW110 WB250F 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

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

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW110
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
67
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (226g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
Samsung WB250F Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung WB250F
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