Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Samsung WB250F. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung WB250F
L19 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L19
WB250F | L19 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung WB250F
L19 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |