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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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 L24 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L24 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L24 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L24 was manufactured 23 months prior to the WB250F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L24 scores vs the WB250F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung WB250F

 L24 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L24

 WB250F L24 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung WB250F

 L24 WB250F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L24 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L24 against the WB250F.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged L24 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Samsung WB250F Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
26
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
33
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 life 220 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $250