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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and WB250F (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and WB250F (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L19 scores against the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung WB250F

 L19 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L19

 WB250F L19 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB250F

 L19 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L19 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L19 vs the WB250F.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L19 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung WB250F will give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
18
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography info
Samsung WB250F Street photography info
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Samsung WB250F Travel photography information
57
lighter than average (130g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $250