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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was announced 3 years after the WB250F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the B500 matches up against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Samsung WB250F

 B500 WB250F 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 39 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon B500

 WB250F B500 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Samsung WB250F

 B500 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon B500 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the B500 compared to the WB250F.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B500 and WB250F is 68 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon B500 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer B500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (541 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB250F Travel photography factors
59
great battery life (600 shots)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (541 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (226g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (600 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB250F Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (541g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix B500Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $250