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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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 L810 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 and Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced 11 months before the WB250F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L810 matches up vs the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung WB250F

 L810 WB250F 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Nikon L810

 WB250F L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung WB250F

 L810 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 features external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has specifications of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L810 compared to the WB250F.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and WB250F is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and WB250F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L810 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Samsung WB250F Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
60
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung WB250F
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung WB250F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
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
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 430 gr (0.95 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $250