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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L120 versus Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was announced 23 months prior to the WB250F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L120 scores against the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB250F

 L120 WB250F 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L120

 WB250F L120 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 23 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB250F

 L120 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon L120 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 versus the WB250F.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WB250F is 75 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L120 and WB250F.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L120 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (226g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 431g (0.95 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 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 330 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $250