Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung WB250F
L120 | WB250F | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L120
WB250F | L120 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung WB250F
L120 | WB250F | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon L120 versus Samsung WB250F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and WB250F is 75 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |