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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 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
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was announced 5 months before the WB250F so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the L610 scores versus the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung WB250F

 L610 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L610

 WB250F L610 
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung WB250F

 L610 WB250F 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 comes with outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L610 versus the WB250F.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L610 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography features
Samsung WB250F Sports photography features
45
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (240g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (120 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (120 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung WB250F
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 120 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $250