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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon B600 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B600 was introduced 6 years after the WB250F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the B600 matches up vs the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Samsung WB250F

 B600 WB250F 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 74 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon B600

 WB250F B600 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Samsung WB250F

 B600 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon B600 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon B600 versus Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the B600 compared to the WB250F.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the B600 and WB250F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the B600 and WB250F.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon B600 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern B600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (500g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (280 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B600
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
52
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (280 CIPA)
heavier than average (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (280 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B600
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (500 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon B600 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix B600Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix B600 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 280 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $297 $250