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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon L26 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 11 months prior to the WB250F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L26 grades against the WB250F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung WB250F

 L26 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L26

 WB250F L26 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung WB250F

 L26 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L26 compared to the WB250F.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L26 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged L26 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Samsung WB250F Vlogging details
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 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 life 200 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $70 $250