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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was revealed 14 months after the WB250F making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the AW120 scores against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung WB250F

 AW120 WB250F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon AW120

 WB250F AW120 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB250F

 AW120 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW120 versus the WB250F.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and WB250F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and WB250F.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher AW120 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung WB250F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (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 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 350 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $250